Waterfall Hikes Near Butler, NJ

8,045 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Butler? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Butler. 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 40.9990°N, -74.3472°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Butler

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 39 gauged

1 of 38 waterfalls near Butler is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Marshall Falls Low Twin Falls Low Buttermilk 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 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 Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Low Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 101°F Sunny
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Butler

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 39 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 45th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 38th percentile
  5. 5 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Marshall Falls Low · 152 cfs 21st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Butler (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

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Butler (26 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

17 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Butler

Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

23.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

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

Clarke Falls

27.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

37.1 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

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

High Falls

46.4 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
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

26.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

24.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Butler

Are there free waterfalls near Butler?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Butler?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Butler?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Butler, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Butler?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Butler, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Butler?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Butler?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Butler?

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

Do any waterfalls near Butler require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Butler?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Butler have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Butler?

The closest waterfall to Butler is Passaic Falls, approximately 11 miles away.

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