Waterfall Hikes Near Wanaque, NJ

11,217 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wanaque? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wanaque. 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 41.0440°N, -74.2900°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wanaque

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 39 gauged

1 of 38 waterfalls near Wanaque is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate 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 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 Low Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Low Shohola Falls Roaring Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 101°F

Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 97°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 101°F Sunny Best
Fri 99°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Wanaque

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Roaring · 48 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 58th percentile
  3. 3 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 312 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wanaque (8 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

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wanaque (26 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
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Tillman Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Wanaque

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Tillman Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

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

Bushkill Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

17 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

49 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Winona Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

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

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

34 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

1.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wanaque

Are there free waterfalls near Wanaque?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Wanaque, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wanaque?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Wanaque, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wanaque?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wanaque, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wanaque?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wanaque, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wanaque?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wanaque?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Wanaque?

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

Do any waterfalls near Wanaque require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wanaque?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Wanaque have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wanaque?

The closest waterfall to Wanaque is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 10.5 miles away.

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