Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgewood, NJ

26,043 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ridgewood treats waterfall trips as a weekend errand, close ones first. Passaic Falls in Paterson is a short drive west, then a half-mile walk to a 77-foot drop. Rippowan Falls adds a mile with 200 feet of gain. With more time, Buttermilk Falls in the Delaware Water Gap climbs 500 feet in 1.5 miles to a 165-foot drop, and swimming is allowed there. Tillman Falls runs an easy 1.5. Twenty-five falls inside the circle, most under two miles of walking.

Located at 40.9821°N, -74.1127°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ridgewood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 25 gauged

24 waterfalls near Ridgewood 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 Low 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 Low Verkeerder Kill Falls Low Stony Kill Falls Low Tillman Falls Low

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 84°F

Thu 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Sunny Best
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 82°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Ridgewood

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Low · 343 cfs 21st percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Low · 343 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Foul Rift Falls Low · 3910 cfs 12th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Low · 76 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 Tillman Falls Barely Flowing · 29 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 11 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgewood (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

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ridgewood (22 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Ridgewood

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bushkill Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

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

Twin Falls

38.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

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

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ridgewood

Are there free waterfalls near Ridgewood?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Ridgewood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ridgewood?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Ridgewood, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ridgewood?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ridgewood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ridgewood?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ridgewood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ridgewood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ridgewood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Ridgewood?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ridgewood?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Ridgewood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ridgewood?

The closest waterfall to Ridgewood is Passaic Falls, approximately 6.1 miles away.

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