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

7 of 30 waterfalls near Bernardsville are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Mon 62°F Rain Showers
Tue 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 74°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 74°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 66°F 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 Bass Lake Falls Roaring · 109 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 112 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Tillman Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Scudders Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Pottersville Falls Roaring · 45 cfs 92nd percentile
  6. 6 Shohola Falls Strong · 30 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bernardsville (19 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.

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

6 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

12.6 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

26.6 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Bass Lake Falls in New Jersey, about 107 feet of drop LiDAR

Bass Lake Falls

29.8 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

32.3 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

All 31 Waterfalls Near Bernardsville

LiDAR terrain view around Pinchot Falls in Pennsylvania, about 183 feet of drop LiDAR

Pinchot Falls

39.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

42.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

42.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

42.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

42.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

43.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

44.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

47.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

48.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Spruce Cabin Falls in Pennsylvania, about 43 feet of drop LiDAR

Spruce Cabin Falls

49.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

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 19 easy waterfall hikes near Bernardsville, including Bass Lake 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 Raymondskill Falls at 150 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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