Waterfall Hikes Near Emerson, NJ

7,281 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Emerson? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Emerson. 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 40.9748°N, -74.0240°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Emerson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Emerson have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 104°F

Tod 98°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 104°F Sunny Best
Fri 104°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 100°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Emerson

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 29th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing · 164 cfs 7th percentile
  6. 6 Tillman Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 7th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Emerson (4 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
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Emerson (14 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Bass Lake Falls

41.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Emerson

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Bass Lake Falls

41.4 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
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

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

Bushkill Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

49 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Emerson

Are there free waterfalls near Emerson?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Emerson, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Emerson?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Emerson, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Emerson?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Emerson, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Emerson?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Emerson, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Emerson?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Emerson?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Emerson?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Emerson?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Emerson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Emerson?

The closest waterfall to Emerson is Passaic Falls, approximately 9.5 miles away.

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