Waterfall Hikes Near Waldwick, NJ

10,068 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Waldwick? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Waldwick. 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 41.0133°N, -74.1259°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waldwick

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

24 waterfalls near Waldwick 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 Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Low High Falls Low Katrina Falls Low Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Low Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 17 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Tod 103°F Sunny
Fri 101°F Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 97°F Mostly 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 82°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Waldwick

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 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 312 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Pottersville Falls Low · 15 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Katrina Falls Low · 127 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Low · 127 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waldwick (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

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 Waldwick (21 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

31.5 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

Bass Lake Falls

44.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Waldwick

Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

16.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

26.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

3.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waldwick

Are there free waterfalls near Waldwick?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Waldwick, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waldwick?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waldwick?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waldwick, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waldwick?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waldwick, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Waldwick?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waldwick?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Waldwick?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waldwick?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Waldwick have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waldwick?

The closest waterfall to Waldwick is Passaic Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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