Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Montclair, NJ

12,441 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Upper Montclair? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Upper Montclair. 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 40.8433°N, -74.2006°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Upper Montclair

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 25 gauged

24 waterfalls near Upper Montclair have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Low Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Tod 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 80°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Upper Montclair

Updated 37 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Rippowan Falls Strong · 14 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Nevele Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Moderate · 340 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 340 cfs 44th percentile
  5. 5 Marshall Falls Moderate · 340 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Deer Leap Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Montclair (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

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

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Upper Montclair (22 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Upper Montclair

Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Upper Montclair

Are there free waterfalls near Upper Montclair?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Upper Montclair?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Upper Montclair?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Montclair?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Upper Montclair?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Upper Montclair?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Upper Montclair?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Upper Montclair?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Upper Montclair have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Upper Montclair?

The closest waterfall to Upper Montclair is Passaic Falls, approximately 4.4 miles away.

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