Waterfall Hikes Near Pennington, NJ

2,780 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pennington? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pennington. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.3262°N, -74.7908°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pennington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Pennington have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Twin Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing The Grotto Barely Flowing Foul Rift Falls Low Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Aft 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 86°F Sunny
Sun 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 87°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Pennington

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Tillman Falls Moderate · 50 cfs 25th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Low · 389 cfs 17th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Low · 389 cfs 17th percentile
  4. 4 Bushkill Falls Low · 121 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 Deer Leap Falls Low · 7 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Dingmans Falls Low · 7 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pennington (3 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pennington (17 waterfalls)

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

Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

49.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Pennington

Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

49.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bushkill Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

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

Twin Falls

7.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

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

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pennington

Are there free waterfalls near Pennington?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Pennington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pennington?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Pennington, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pennington?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pennington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pennington?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pennington, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pennington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pennington is Bass Lake Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pennington?

The tallest waterfall near Pennington is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pennington?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Pennington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pennington?

The closest waterfall to Pennington is Scudders Falls, approximately 5.5 miles away.

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