Waterfall Hikes Near Somerville, NJ

12,467 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Somerville? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Somerville. 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 40.5696°N, -74.6092°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Somerville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 26 gauged

2 of 25 waterfalls near Somerville are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Marshall Falls Low Twin Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Low Lee Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Moderate The Grotto Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 85°F

Aft 87°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 86°F Sunny
Sun 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Somerville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Denton Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Tillman Falls Moderate · 50 cfs 25th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Low · 400 cfs 21st percentile
  5. 5 Twin Falls Low · 400 cfs 21st percentile
  6. 6 Marshall Falls Low · 400 cfs 21st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Somerville (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

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Somerville (20 waterfalls)

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

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Scudders Falls

43.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

47 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Somerville

Pinchot Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

16.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

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

Clarke Falls

26.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

46.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Somerville

Are there free waterfalls near Somerville?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Somerville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Somerville?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Somerville, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Somerville?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Somerville, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Somerville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Somerville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Somerville?

The tallest waterfall near Somerville is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Somerville?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Somerville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Somerville?

The closest waterfall to Somerville is Pottersville Falls, approximately 12.3 miles away.

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