Waterfall Hikes Near Pennington, NJ

2,780 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pennington? There are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pennington. These trails range from moderate 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

11 of 11 gauged

2 of 11 waterfalls near Pennington are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Roaring The Grotto Roaring Foul Rift Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Moderate Scudders Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 100°F

Mon 87°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 90°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 97°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Thu 100°F Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pennington

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Schuylkill Roaring · 668 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 The Grotto Roaring · 668 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 18 cfs 71st percentile
  4. 4 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 207 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Moderate · 207 cfs 53rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pennington (10 waterfalls)

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

Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

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

The Grotto

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

Falls of Schuylkill

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

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Pennington

Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

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

The Grotto

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

Falls of Schuylkill

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

Foul Rift Falls

37.1 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bushkill Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

1.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

49.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pennington

Are there free waterfalls near Pennington?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Pennington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pennington?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pennington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pennington?

There are 10 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 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pennington?

Yes, 7 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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