Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Saddle River, NJ

8,313 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Upper Saddle River? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Upper Saddle River. 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 41.0634°N, -74.0985°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Upper Saddle River

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

1 of 24 waterfalls near Upper Saddle River is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona 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 Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Strong Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Low Rippowan Falls Low Verkeerder Kill Falls Low Stony Kill Falls Low Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Tue 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Upper Saddle River

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hanging Rock Falls Strong · 369 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Low · 244 cfs 18th percentile
  3. 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Low · 244 cfs 18th percentile
  4. 4 Raymondskill Falls Low · 2250 cfs 16th percentile
  5. 5 Pinchot Falls Low · 2250 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Low · 47 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Saddle River (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

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

Rippowan Falls

39.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Upper Saddle River (21 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

40.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

16.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

43.5 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Upper Saddle River

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

40.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

16.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

39.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

43.5 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

40.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Winona Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

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

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

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

Nevele Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

22.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Upper Saddle River

Are there free waterfalls near Upper Saddle River?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Upper Saddle River, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Upper Saddle River?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Upper Saddle River, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Upper Saddle River?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Upper Saddle River, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Saddle River?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Saddle River, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Upper Saddle River?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Upper Saddle River?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Upper Saddle River?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Upper Saddle River?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Upper Saddle River have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Upper Saddle River?

The closest waterfall to Upper Saddle River is Passaic Falls, approximately 10.7 miles away.

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