Waterfall Hikes Near Parsippany, NJ

21,806 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Parsippany? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Parsippany. 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 40.8645°N, -74.4135°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Parsippany

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 36 gauged

35 waterfalls near Parsippany have live flow data today

Bass Lake 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 Lee 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 Nevele Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Moderate 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 · 84°F

Tod 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 84°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Parsippany

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 4690 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 4690 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 742 cfs 61st percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 742 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 Denton Falls Moderate · 243 cfs 56th percentile
  6. 6 Katrina Falls Moderate · 243 cfs 56th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Parsippany (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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Parsippany (26 waterfalls)

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

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
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

All 36 Waterfalls Near Parsippany

Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

16.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

26.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

30.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
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
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
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

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

Scudders Falls

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

High Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

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

Shohola Falls

49.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Parsippany

Are there free waterfalls near Parsippany?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Parsippany, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Parsippany?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Parsippany?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Parsippany, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Parsippany?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Parsippany, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Parsippany?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Parsippany?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Parsippany?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Parsippany?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Parsippany have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Parsippany?

The closest waterfall to Parsippany is Maple Falls, approximately 11 miles away.

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