Waterfall Hikes Near Newark, NJ
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newark? Luckily, there are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Newark, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Newark
Find waterfalls to hike near Newark
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Newark (16 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.

Maple Falls
54.2 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Passaic Falls
39.4 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pottersville Falls
35.6 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
18.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rippowan Falls
26.9 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Newark (19 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Maple Falls
54.2 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Passaic Falls
39.4 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pottersville Falls
35.6 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
32.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls
18.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rippowan Falls
26.9 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Newark With Waterfalls

Maple Falls
54.2 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Passaic Falls
39.4 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pottersville Falls
35.6 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
32.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls
18.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rippowan Falls
26.9 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Foul Rift Falls
39.7 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bass Lake Falls
8.7 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tillman Falls
9.8 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Scudders Falls
8.1 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bushkill Falls
1.6 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Silverthread Falls
13.1 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dingmans Falls
58.7 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Winona Falls
0.5 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Raymondskill Falls
59.4 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Deer Leap Falls
59.9 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Factory Falls
12.8 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Fulmer Falls
60 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pinchot Falls
60.5 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Shohola Falls
4.8 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft