Waterfall Hikes Near Wanaque, NJ

11,217 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wanaque? There are 40 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

39 of 40 gauged

39 waterfalls near Wanaque have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 84°F

Tod 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Sunny
Sun 81°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Sunny Best
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Wanaque

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 4870 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 4870 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Katrina Falls Moderate · 247 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Denton Falls Moderate · 247 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 247 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 742 cfs 61st 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

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wanaque (27 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Tillman Falls

36.4 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 40 Waterfalls Near Wanaque

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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

16.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

26.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

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

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

46.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

38.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

13.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

22.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

49.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

35.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

13.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

13.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

47.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wanaque

Are there free waterfalls near Wanaque?

There are 21 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 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wanaque, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wanaque?

There are 28 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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