Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Montclair, NJ

12,441 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Upper Montclair? There are 22 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

21 of 22 gauged

21 waterfalls near Upper Montclair 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 Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin 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 Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Low Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 17 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Tod 102°F Sunny
Fri 101°F Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 97°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Upper Montclair

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 2530 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 2530 cfs 74th percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Low · 15 cfs 22nd percentile
  4. 4 Bass Lake Falls Low · 56 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 Twin Falls Barely Flowing · 136 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 136 cfs 6th 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

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

Rippowan Falls

20 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Upper Montclair (20 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

15.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Upper Montclair

Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

7.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

28.2 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 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Upper Montclair, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Montclair?

There are 20 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 Buttermilk Falls at 165 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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