Waterfall Hikes Near Bernardsville, NJ

7,888 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Pottersville Falls makes the easiest trip from Bernardsville, half a mile of trail in the hills west of town with dogs welcome. Maple Falls and Tillman Falls each run a mile and a half. The big water is farther out toward the Delaware, where Buttermilk Falls stands 165 feet at the top of a mile-and-a-half trail with 500 feet of climb, and you can swim below it. Thirty-one falls appear within fifty miles, more than almost any other town in this part of New Jersey.

Located at 40.7268°N, -74.5918°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bernardsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 31 gauged

3 of 30 waterfalls near Bernardsville are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Marshall Falls Low Twin Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Low Lee Falls Low Spruce Cabin Falls Low Snow Hill Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low High Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Foul Rift Falls Low Paradise Falls Low Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Bernardsville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Katrina Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Denton Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Shohola Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 36th percentile
  5. 5 Tillman Falls Moderate · 50 cfs 25th percentile
  6. 6 Paradise Falls Low · 10 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bernardsville (7 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

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bernardsville (22 waterfalls)

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

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

47 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

36.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Bernardsville

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Bass Lake Falls

47 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

36.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

44.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

47.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

7.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

46.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

45.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bernardsville

Are there free waterfalls near Bernardsville?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Bernardsville, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bernardsville?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Bernardsville, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bernardsville?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bernardsville, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bernardsville?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bernardsville, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bernardsville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bernardsville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Bernardsville?

The tallest waterfall near Bernardsville is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bernardsville?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Bernardsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bernardsville?

The closest waterfall to Bernardsville is Pottersville Falls, approximately 6 miles away.

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