Waterfall Hikes Near Haledon, NJ

8,945 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Haledon borders Paterson, so Passaic Falls amounts to the neighborhood waterfall, 77 feet high at the end of a half-mile walk. The rest of the list stretches west toward the Highlands and the Water Gap. Buttermilk Falls out there stands 165 feet, a 1.5-mile hike with 500 feet of climbing and a swim at the bottom. Pottersville Falls takes a half mile. Thirty falls within fifty miles, and the first one is around the corner.

Located at 40.9363°N, -74.1887°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Haledon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 30 gauged

6 of 29 waterfalls near Haledon are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Hanging Rock Falls Strong Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 71°F

Tue 71°F Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 82°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat 71°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 72°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Haledon

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 21 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 Bass Lake Falls Strong · 98 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Raymondskill Falls Strong · 3880 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Pinchot Falls Strong · 3880 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 95 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Hanging Rock Falls Strong · 486 cfs 78th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Haledon (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

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

Rippowan Falls

32.8 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Haledon (23 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

20 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

33.3 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Haledon

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

1.2 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

20 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

32.8 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

33.3 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Bass Lake Falls in New Jersey, about 107 feet of drop LiDAR

Bass Lake Falls

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

Tillman Falls

39.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

42.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

43.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bushkill Falls

43.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

43.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

44.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

44.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

44.5 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Winona Falls in Pennsylvania, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Winona Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

45.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Haledon

Are there free waterfalls near Haledon?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Haledon, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Haledon?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Haledon?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Haledon, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Haledon?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Haledon, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Haledon?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Haledon?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Haledon?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Haledon?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Haledon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Haledon?

The closest waterfall to Haledon is Passaic Falls, approximately 1.2 miles away.

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