Waterfall Hikes Near Oak Ridge, NJ

10,997 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oak Ridge? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oak Ridge. 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 41.0323°N, -74.4971°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oak Ridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 46 gauged

45 waterfalls near Oak Ridge have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Hawk Falls Low Tobyhanna Falls Low High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 82°F

Tod 83°F Sunny
Sat 82°F Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Oak Ridge

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 4870 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 4870 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Moderate · 247 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Katrina Falls Moderate · 247 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Denton Falls Moderate · 247 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 742 cfs 61st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oak Ridge (9 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 Oak Ridge (31 waterfalls)

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

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
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

36.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

All 46 Waterfalls Near Oak Ridge

Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

26.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

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

Katrina Falls

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

High Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

22.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

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

Shohola Falls

49.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

35.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
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

Buck Hill Falls

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

Leavitt Falls

13.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

47.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

7.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oak Ridge

Are there free waterfalls near Oak Ridge?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Oak Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oak Ridge?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Oak Ridge, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oak Ridge?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oak Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oak Ridge?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oak Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Oak Ridge?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oak Ridge?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Oak Ridge?

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

Do any waterfalls near Oak Ridge require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oak Ridge?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Oak Ridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oak Ridge?

The closest waterfall to Oak Ridge is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 16 miles away.

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