Waterfall Hikes Near Park Ridge, NJ

9,098 residents
New_York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Park Ridge? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Park 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 41.0352°N, -74.0423°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Park Ridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

6 of 19 waterfalls near Park Ridge are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Low Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 78°F

Tod 63°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 66°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 78°F Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Park Ridge (5 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

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

Rippowan Falls

47.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Park Ridge (18 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

27.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Park Ridge

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

47.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

27.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

10.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 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
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

7.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

45.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

23.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

19.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pinchot Falls waterfall

Pinchot Falls

21.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Park Ridge

Are there free waterfalls near Park Ridge?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Park Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Park Ridge?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Park Ridge, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Park Ridge?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Park Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Park Ridge?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Park Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Park Ridge?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Park Ridge?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Park Ridge?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Park Ridge?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Park Ridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Park Ridge?

The closest waterfall to Park Ridge is Passaic Falls, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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