Waterfall Hikes Near Sussex, NJ

1,918 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sussex? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sussex. 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 41.2096°N, -74.6079°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sussex

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 46 gauged

1 of 45 waterfalls near Sussex is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Marshall Falls Low Twin Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Moderate 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 Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Low High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Low Stony Kill Falls Low Tobyhanna Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 100°F

Wed 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 100°F Sunny Best
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Sussex

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 39 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 657 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 29th percentile
  6. 6 Stony Kill Falls Low · 185 cfs 23rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sussex (7 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.

Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sussex (30 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
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

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

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

33.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Sussex

Darbytown Falls

45.2 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
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

14.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

20.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sussex

Are there free waterfalls near Sussex?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Sussex, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sussex?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Sussex, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sussex?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sussex, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sussex?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sussex, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sussex?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sussex?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Sussex?

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

Do any waterfalls near Sussex require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Sussex requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sussex?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Sussex have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sussex?

The closest waterfall to Sussex is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 12.1 miles away.

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