Waterfall Hikes Near Newton, NJ

8,370 residents
New_York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newton? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Newton. 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 41.0534°N, -74.7527°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Newton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 46 gauged

14 of 45 waterfalls near Newton are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Strong High Falls Strong Katrina Falls Strong Foul Rift Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Moderate Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Wangum Falls Roaring Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 77°F

Fri 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 77°F Sunny Best
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Newton (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.

Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

7.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Newton (30 waterfalls)

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

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

39.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

21.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

21.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

22.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Newton

Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

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

Shohola Falls

19.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

21.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

24.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buck Hill Falls waterfall CC

Buck Hill Falls

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

High Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

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

Indian Ladder Falls

37 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

16.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

23.5 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Katrina Falls

33.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Ridgeway Falls

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

Little Falls

28.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

27.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

33.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

16.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

18.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newton

Are there free waterfalls near Newton?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Newton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Newton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Newton?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Newton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newton?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Newton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Newton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Newton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Newton?

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

Do any waterfalls near Newton require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Newton?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Newton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Newton?

The closest waterfall to Newton is Tillman Falls, approximately 9.6 miles away.

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