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

23 waterfalls near Paterson have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin 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 Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Aft 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 65°F Rain Showers Likely

Fri 68°F Mostly Sunny Best

Sat 59°F Rain Showers

Sun 66°F Rain Showers

Mem 76°F Chance Rain Showers

Tue 80°F Chance Rain Showers

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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

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 Paterson (21 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

10.7 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

35.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

10.7 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Paterson

Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

19.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

15.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

1.0 miles 200 ft

Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

15.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

50 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 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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