Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ

3,418 residents
New_York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Upper Greenwood Lake? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Upper Greenwood Lake. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.1856°N, -74.3787°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Upper Greenwood Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 44 gauged

23 of 43 waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Strong Marshall Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Low Clarke Falls Strong Indian Ladder Falls Strong Leavitt Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Spruce Cabin Falls Strong Snow Hill Falls Strong Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Foul Rift Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring High Falls Low Little Falls Roaring Nevele Falls Low Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Low Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 63°F

Aft 61°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 63°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 75°F Sunny
Sun 83°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Greenwood Lake (8 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

23.5 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

7.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Upper Greenwood Lake (29 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

39.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

21.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 44 Waterfalls Near Upper Greenwood Lake

Ridgeway Falls

10.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

28.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

18.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

21.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Upper Greenwood Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Upper Greenwood Lake?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Upper Greenwood Lake, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Upper Greenwood Lake?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Upper Greenwood Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Upper Greenwood Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Upper Greenwood Lake is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Upper Greenwood Lake is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Upper Greenwood Lake requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Upper Greenwood Lake?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Upper Greenwood Lake?

The closest waterfall to Upper Greenwood Lake is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 3.5 miles away.

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