Waterfall Hikes Near Great Notch, NJ

4,018 residents

New_York Time Zone

22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Great Notch? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Great Notch. 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 40.8705°N, -74.2084°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Great Notch

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 22 gauged

5 of 21 waterfalls near Great Notch are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 78°F

Tod 64°F Rain Showers Likely

Fri 66°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Sat 78°F Sunny Best

Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Mon 82°F Sunny

Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Great Notch (6 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 Great Notch (20 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

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

10.7 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Great Notch

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

23.5 miles away

New Jersey

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

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

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

10.7 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

47.2 miles away

Connecticut

Easy

1.0 miles 200 ft

Bass Lake Falls

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

21.9 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

39.7 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

21.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

21.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

21.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

7.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

34.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

22.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.5 miles 300 ft

Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

7.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

45.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

23.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

1.0 miles 150 ft

Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

23.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Great Notch

Are there free waterfalls near Great Notch?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Great Notch, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Great Notch?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Great Notch, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Great Notch?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Great Notch, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Notch?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Notch, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Great Notch?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Great Notch?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Great Notch?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Great Notch?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Great Notch have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Great Notch?

The closest waterfall to Great Notch is Passaic Falls, approximately 3.4 miles away.

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