Waterfall Hikes Near Riverdale, NJ

4,081 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Riverdale? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Riverdale. 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 40.9921°N, -74.3125°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Riverdale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 36 gauged

2 of 35 waterfalls near Riverdale are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 102°F

Tod 87°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 88°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 96°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Thu 102°F Sunny Best
Fri 102°F Sunny
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Riverdale

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong · 332 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Strong · 332 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 18 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 313 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 59th percentile
  6. 6 Foul Rift Falls Moderate · 3440 cfs 58th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Riverdale (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 Riverdale (26 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

17 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 Riverdale

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

17 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 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
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

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

Twin Falls

1.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Winona Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

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

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

34 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Riverdale

Are there free waterfalls near Riverdale?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Riverdale, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Riverdale?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Riverdale?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Riverdale, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Riverdale?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Riverdale, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Riverdale?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Riverdale?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Riverdale?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Riverdale?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Riverdale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Riverdale?

The closest waterfall to Riverdale is Passaic Falls, approximately 9.2 miles away.

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