Waterfall Hikes Near Great Notch, NJ

4,018 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Great Notch? There are 25 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

24 of 25 gauged

3 of 24 waterfalls near Great Notch are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Great Notch

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Nevele Falls Strong · 10 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Tillman Falls Moderate · 50 cfs 25th percentile

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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

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Great Notch (22 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Great Notch

Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

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

Marshalls Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Great Notch, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Notch?

There are 22 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 Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 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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