Waterfall Hikes Near Great Meadows, NJ

310 residents
New York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Great Meadows? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Great Meadows. 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 40.8770°N, -74.9034°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Great Meadows

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 42 gauged

3 of 41 waterfalls near Great Meadows are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing 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 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 Great Falls of the Lehigh Barely Flowing Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Low Wangum Falls Low Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Low Scudders Falls Low Shohola Falls Strong Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Tue 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Great Meadows

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 36 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Buck Hill Falls Strong · 11 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Paradise Falls Strong · 11 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 1080 cfs 66th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 1070 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Ridgeway Falls Moderate · 1070 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Great Meadows (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Great Meadows (27 waterfalls)

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

Bass Lake Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

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

Tillman Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

47.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Great Meadows

Bass Lake Falls

40.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

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

Tillman Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

47.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

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

Twin Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

49.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

48.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

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

Marshalls Falls

17.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

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

Clarke Falls

21.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

42.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

22.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Great Meadows

Are there free waterfalls near Great Meadows?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Great Meadows, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Great Meadows?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Great Meadows?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Great Meadows, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Meadows?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Meadows, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Great Meadows?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Great Meadows?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Great Meadows?

The tallest waterfall near Great Meadows is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Great Meadows require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Great Meadows?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Great Meadows have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Great Meadows?

The closest waterfall to Great Meadows is Bass Lake Falls, approximately 9.2 miles away.

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