Waterfall Hikes Near White Lake, NY

85 residents
New York Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near White Lake? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of White Lake. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.6757°N, -74.8322°W

Map of Waterfalls Near White Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

46 of 47 gauged

1 of 46 waterfalls near White Lake is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Barely Flowing Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Low Raymondskill Falls Low Shohola Falls Strong Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 97°F Sunny
Ind 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near White Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 43 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 313 cfs 68th percentile
  3. 3 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 657 cfs 61st percentile
  4. 4 Ridgeway Falls Moderate · 627 cfs 59th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 627 cfs 59th percentile
  6. 6 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near White Lake (6 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.

Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

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

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

Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near White Lake

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

1.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

12.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

27.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

27.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

36.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near White Lake

Are there free waterfalls near White Lake?

There are 24 free waterfalls near White Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near White Lake?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near White Lake, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in White Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near White Lake?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near White Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near White Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near White Lake is Bass Lake Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near White Lake?

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

Do any waterfalls near White Lake require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around White Lake?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near White Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to White Lake?

The closest waterfall to White Lake is Katrina Falls, approximately 12.4 miles away.

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