Waterfall Hikes Near Westwood, NJ

11,241 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Westwood? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Westwood. 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 40.9878°N, -74.0308°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Westwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

2 of 18 waterfalls near Westwood are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong Stony Kill Falls Strong Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 101°F

Mon 89°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 98°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Thu 101°F Sunny Best
Fri 102°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Westwood

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong · 343 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Strong · 343 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 18 cfs 71st percentile
  4. 4 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Tillman Falls Moderate · 32 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Bushkill Falls Moderate · 56 cfs 40th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Westwood (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

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

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Westwood (17 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Bass Lake Falls

41.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Westwood

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Pottersville Falls

17 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
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
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
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
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Westwood

Are there free waterfalls near Westwood?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Westwood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Westwood?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Westwood?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Westwood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Westwood?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Westwood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Westwood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Westwood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Westwood?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Westwood?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Westwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Westwood?

The closest waterfall to Westwood is Passaic Falls, approximately 9.9 miles away.

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