Waterfall Hikes Near Pompton Plains, NJ

10,941 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pompton Plains? There are 36 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

35 of 36 gauged

2 of 35 waterfalls near Pompton Plains are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate 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 Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Foul Rift Falls Low Hanging Rock Falls Roaring Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Low Shohola Falls Roaring Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 101°F

Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 97°F Sunny
Thu 101°F Sunny Best
Fri 101°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 98°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pompton Plains

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hanging Rock Falls Roaring · 318 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Shohola Falls Roaring · 49 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 74 cfs 43rd 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

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pompton Plains (26 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

17 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
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Pompton Plains

Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

23.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

23.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 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
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

27.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

12.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

26.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pompton Plains

Are there free waterfalls near Pompton Plains?

There are 19 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 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pompton Plains, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pompton Plains?

There are 27 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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