Waterfall Hikes Near Park Ridge, NJ

9,098 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Park Ridge? There are 24 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

23 of 24 gauged

3 of 23 waterfalls near Park Ridge are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 85°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Sunny Best
Wed 85°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Park Ridge

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Nevele Falls Strong · 10 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Tillman Falls Moderate · 50 cfs 25th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Park Ridge (6 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
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Park Ridge (22 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

47 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Park Ridge

Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

9 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 16 free waterfalls near Park Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Park Ridge?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Park Ridge, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Park Ridge?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Park Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Park Ridge?

There are 22 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, 16 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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