Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgewood, NJ

26,043 residents

New_York Time Zone

21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ridgewood? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ridgewood. 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 40.9821°N, -74.1127°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ridgewood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

21 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 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 Moderate 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

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Thu 64°F Chance Rain Showers

Fri 68°F Mostly Sunny Best

Sat 58°F Rain Showers

Sun 65°F Rain Showers

Mem 75°F Chance Rain Showers

Tue 80°F Chance Rain Showers

Wed 82°F Partly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgewood (5 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

23.5 miles away

New Jersey

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

47.2 miles away

Connecticut

Easy

1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ridgewood (19 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

10.7 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

35.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Ridgewood

Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

42.2 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ridgewood

Are there free waterfalls near Ridgewood?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Ridgewood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ridgewood?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Ridgewood, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ridgewood?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ridgewood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ridgewood?

There are 19 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, 14 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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