Waterfall Hikes Near Madison, NJ

16,521 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Madison? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Madison. 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 40.7586°N, -74.4169°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Madison

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 30 gauged

4 of 29 waterfalls near Madison 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 Clarke Falls Low Lee Falls Low Snow Hill Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Foul Rift Falls Low Nevele Falls Strong Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 85°F Sunny
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Sunny
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Madison

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Denton Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Nevele Falls Strong · 10 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 69th percentile
  6. 6 Tillman Falls Moderate · 50 cfs 25th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Madison (5 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Madison (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
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 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

Bass Lake Falls

47 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Madison

Pinchot Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

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

Lee Falls

16.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

26.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

30.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

46.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

48.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

38.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Madison

Are there free waterfalls near Madison?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Madison?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Madison, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Madison?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Madison, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Madison?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Madison, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Madison?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Madison?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Madison?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Madison?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Madison have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Madison?

The closest waterfall to Madison is Maple Falls, approximately 6 miles away.

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