Waterfall Hikes Near Paterson, NJ

157,864 residents
New_York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Paterson? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Paterson. 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 40.9147°N, -74.1624°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Paterson

Find waterfalls to hike near Paterson

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Paterson (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

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

Rippowan Falls

31.8 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Paterson (21 waterfalls)

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

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

27.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

14.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

31.8 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

38.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Paterson With Waterfalls

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

27.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

14.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

31.8 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

38.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bass Lake Falls waterfall

Bass Lake Falls

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

Tillman Falls

29.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

29 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

34.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

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

Winona Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

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

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

35.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

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