Waterfall Hikes Near Brainards, NJ

166 residents
New_York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Brainards? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Brainards. 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 40.7718°N, -75.1699°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Brainards

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 41 gauged

23 of 40 waterfalls near Brainards are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Marshall Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Clarke Falls Roaring Indian Ladder Falls Roaring Leavitt Falls Roaring Lee Falls Roaring Spruce Cabin Falls Roaring Snow Hill Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Foul Rift Falls Low Great Falls of the Lehigh Moderate Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Wangum Falls Roaring Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Low Scudders Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Moderate Whirlpool Canyon Falls Low Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Tod 64°F Partly Sunny
Fri 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 80°F Sunny
Sun 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Brainards (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.

Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

23.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Brainards (28 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

21.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

34.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

35.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Brainards

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

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

Tobyhanna Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

23.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

21.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

10.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

25.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

17.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

33.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall

Falls of Schuylkill

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

27.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

35.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

19.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pinchot Falls waterfall

Pinchot Falls

21.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

17.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

23.5 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Brainards

Are there free waterfalls near Brainards?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Brainards, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Brainards?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Brainards?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Brainards, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Brainards?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Brainards, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Brainards?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Brainards?

The tallest waterfall near Brainards is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Brainards require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Brainards?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Brainards have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Brainards?

The closest waterfall to Brainards is Foul Rift Falls, approximately 5.1 miles away.

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