Waterfall Hikes in New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey’s waterfalls occur mostly in the northern Highlands and Appalachian foothills — along the Kittatinny Ridge and in steep river gorges where resistant bedrock and glacially scoured valleys create cascades — while the coastal plain to the east is largely flat. Hikes are generally moderate, featuring rocky streambed climbs and wooded ridge approaches with one drive-up option; the state is distinctive for how compact, urban-adjacent gorge country yields short but rugged waterfall outings. See waterfalls near major New Jersey cities .