Waterfall Hikes Near Fair Lawn, NJ

34,948 residents

New_York Time Zone

21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fair Lawn? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fair Lawn. 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 40.9359°N, -74.1177°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fair Lawn

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

7 of 21 waterfalls near Fair Lawn are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Foul Rift Falls Low Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Low Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 64°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sat 79°F Sunny Best

Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny

Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fair Lawn (5 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

23.5 miles away

New Jersey

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

47.2 miles away

Connecticut

Easy

1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fair Lawn (19 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

27.2 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

10.7 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Fair Lawn

Pinchot Falls waterfall

Pinchot Falls

21.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fair Lawn

Are there free waterfalls near Fair Lawn?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Fair Lawn, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fair Lawn?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Fair Lawn, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fair Lawn?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fair Lawn, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fair Lawn?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fair Lawn, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fair Lawn?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fair Lawn?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fair Lawn?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fair Lawn?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Fair Lawn have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fair Lawn?

The closest waterfall to Fair Lawn is Passaic Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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