Waterfall Hikes Near Old Tappan, NJ

5,863 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Old Tappan? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Old Tappan. 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 41.0163°N, -73.9855°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Old Tappan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

13 of 18 waterfalls near Old Tappan are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Glenerie Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Roaring Rippowan Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Sunny
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Old Tappan

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Tillman Falls Strong · 51 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Dingmans Falls Strong · 15 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Silverthread Falls Strong · 15 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Old Tappan (4 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

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Old Tappan (17 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Old Tappan

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

37.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

38.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Old Tappan

Are there free waterfalls near Old Tappan?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Old Tappan, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Old Tappan?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Old Tappan, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Old Tappan?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Old Tappan, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Tappan?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Tappan, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Old Tappan?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Old Tappan?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Old Tappan?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Old Tappan?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Old Tappan have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Old Tappan?

The closest waterfall to Old Tappan is Passaic Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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