Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Arlington, NJ

5,863 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mount Arlington? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mount Arlington. 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 40.9190°N, -74.6390°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mount Arlington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 40 gauged

3 of 39 waterfalls near Mount Arlington are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill 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 Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Low Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Low Scudders Falls Low Shohola Falls Strong Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms · 75°F

Tue 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Thu 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Mount Arlington

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 36 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Buck Hill Falls Strong · 11 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Paradise Falls Strong · 11 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Ridgeway Falls Moderate · 1070 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 1070 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Snow Hill Falls Moderate · 24 cfs 32nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Arlington (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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

32.4 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mount Arlington (25 waterfalls)

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

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Tillman Falls

43.5 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Mount Arlington

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

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

Clarke Falls

21.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Denton Falls

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

Snow Hill Falls

42.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

25.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

31 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

39.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

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

Leavitt Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

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

Indian Ladder Falls

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

High Falls

26.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

25.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

12.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

31.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

36.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mount Arlington

Are there free waterfalls near Mount Arlington?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Mount Arlington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mount Arlington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mount Arlington?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mount Arlington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Arlington?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Arlington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mount Arlington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mount Arlington?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Mount Arlington?

The tallest waterfall near Mount Arlington is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mount Arlington require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mount Arlington?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Mount Arlington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mount Arlington?

The closest waterfall to Mount Arlington is Pottersville Falls, approximately 13.4 miles away.

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