Waterfall Hikes Near Newark, NJ

307,355 residents
New_York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

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.

Located at 40.7245°N, -74.1725°W

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 waterfall

Maple Falls

54.2 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

39.4 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

35.6 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

18.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

26.9 miles away

Connecticut

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 waterfall

Maple Falls

54.2 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

39.4 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

35.6 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

18.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

26.9 miles away

Connecticut

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Newark With Waterfalls

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

54.2 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

39.4 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

35.6 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

18.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

26.9 miles away

Connecticut

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

39.7 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bass Lake Falls waterfall

Bass Lake Falls

8.7 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

9.8 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

8.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

1.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 0.25 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

13.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

58.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Winona Falls waterfall

Winona Falls

0.5 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

59.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

59.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

12.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

60 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pinchot Falls waterfall

Pinchot Falls

60.5 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

4.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft