Waterfall Hikes Near Washington, NJ

7,240 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Washington? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Washington. 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 40.7587°N, -74.9825°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Washington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 40 gauged

3 of 39 waterfalls near Washington are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Low Buck Hill Falls Roaring Paradise Falls Roaring Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low 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 Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing The Grotto Barely Flowing Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Lehigh Barely Flowing Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Low Scudders Falls Low Shohola Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Washington

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buck Hill Falls Roaring · 24 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Paradise Falls Roaring · 24 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Shohola Falls Strong · 36 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate · 1070 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Ridgeway Falls Moderate · 1070 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 2460 cfs 26th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Washington (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Washington (28 waterfalls)

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

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

46.9 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

47.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

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

Twin Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Washington

Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

36.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

46.9 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

47.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

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

Twin Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

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

Marshall Falls

17.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

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

Lee Falls

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

Clarke Falls

21.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

43.5 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

42.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

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

High Falls

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

Paradise Falls

25.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Washington

Are there free waterfalls near Washington?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Washington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Washington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Washington?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Washington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Washington?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Washington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Washington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Washington?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Washington?

The tallest waterfall near Washington is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Washington require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Washington?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Washington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Washington?

The closest waterfall to Washington is Foul Rift Falls, approximately 7.3 miles away.

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