Waterfall Hikes Near Layton, NJ

998 residents
New York Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Layton? There are 49 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Layton. 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 41.2192°N, -74.8229°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Layton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 49 gauged

1 of 48 waterfalls near Layton is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Marshall Falls Low Twin Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Hanging Rock Falls Low Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Low Stony Kill Falls Low Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 98°F

Wed 93°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 99°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 98°F Sunny Best
Ind 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Layton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 39 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 657 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 29th percentile
  6. 6 Hawk Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 29th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Layton (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.

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 Layton (32 waterfalls)

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

Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 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

All 49 Waterfalls Near Layton

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
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 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
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 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
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

26.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

24.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Layton

Are there free waterfalls near Layton?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Layton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Layton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Layton?

There are 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near Layton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Layton?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Layton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Layton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Layton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Layton?

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

Do any waterfalls near Layton require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Layton?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Layton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Layton?

The closest waterfall to Layton is Silverthread Falls, approximately 3.3 miles away.

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