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

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 24 gauged

1 of 23 waterfalls near Paterson is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Strong Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 84°F

Tod 88°F Patchy Smoke
Sat 83°F Areas Of Smoke
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 84°F Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 84°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 82°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Paterson

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Nevele Falls Strong · 4 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 2980 cfs 40th percentile
  3. 3 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 2980 cfs 40th percentile
  4. 4 Foul Rift Falls Low · 3130 cfs 12th percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing · 219 cfs 7th percentile
  6. 6 Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing · 19 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 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

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

Rippowan Falls

39.9 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.

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

16.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Paterson

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Tillman Falls

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

Foul Rift Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bushkill Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

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

Twin Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

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

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Paterson

Are there free waterfalls near Paterson?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Paterson, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Paterson?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Paterson?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Paterson, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Paterson?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Paterson, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Paterson?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Paterson?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Paterson?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Paterson?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Paterson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Paterson?

The closest waterfall to Paterson is Passaic Falls, approximately 0.9 miles away.

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