Waterfall Hikes Near Boonton, NJ

8,781 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Boonton? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Boonton. 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 40.9047°N, -74.4048°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Boonton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 37 gauged

6 of 36 waterfalls near Boonton are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate 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 Nevele Falls Strong Paradise Falls Low Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Low Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong Stony Kill Falls Strong Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 86°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Boonton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Denton Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Katrina Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Stony Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Nevele Falls Strong · 10 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Boonton (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

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Boonton (27 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

25.7 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 37 Waterfalls Near Boonton

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

25.7 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
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Pinchot Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Boonton

Are there free waterfalls near Boonton?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Boonton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Boonton?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Boonton, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Boonton?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Boonton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Boonton?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Boonton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Boonton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Boonton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Boonton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Boonton?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Boonton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Boonton?

The closest waterfall to Boonton is Passaic Falls, approximately 10 miles away.

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