Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, NJ

4,933 residents
New York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin. 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 41.1101°N, -74.5886°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Franklin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 44 gauged

2 of 43 waterfalls near Franklin are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Foul Rift Falls Moderate Hanging Rock Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Low Raymondskill Falls Low Pottersville Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong Stony Kill Falls Strong Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 96°F

Mon 86°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 96°F Sunny Best
Thu 98°F Sunny
Fri 97°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong · 332 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Strong · 332 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 18 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 313 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 59th percentile
  6. 6 Foul Rift Falls Moderate · 3440 cfs 58th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin (7 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.

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

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

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

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 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
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

All 44 Waterfalls Near Franklin

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 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
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

Winona Falls

49.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Bass Lake Falls

41.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

34 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
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
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

17 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
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

23.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

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

Twin Falls

1.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklin

Are there free waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Franklin, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Franklin?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Franklin, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Franklin?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Franklin?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Franklin?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Franklin?

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

Do any waterfalls near Franklin require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Franklin?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Franklin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Franklin?

The closest waterfall to Franklin is Tillman Falls, approximately 13.8 miles away.

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