Waterfall Hikes Near Pompton Plains, NJ

10,941 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pompton Plains? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pompton Plains. 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 40.9679°N, -74.3075°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pompton Plains

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 37 gauged

36 waterfalls near Pompton Plains have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 84°F

Tod 86°F Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Pompton Plains

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 4870 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 4870 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Denton Falls Moderate · 247 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Katrina Falls Moderate · 247 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 247 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 742 cfs 61st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pompton Plains (8 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

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pompton Plains (27 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 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

All 37 Waterfalls Near Pompton Plains

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 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

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

48.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 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
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 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 Pompton Plains

Are there free waterfalls near Pompton Plains?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Pompton Plains, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pompton Plains?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Pompton Plains, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pompton Plains?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pompton Plains, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pompton Plains?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pompton Plains, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pompton Plains?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pompton Plains?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Pompton Plains?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pompton Plains?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Pompton Plains have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pompton Plains?

The closest waterfall to Pompton Plains is Passaic Falls, approximately 7.8 miles away.

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