Waterfall Hikes in New Jersey (NJ)
0 National Parks
653 Major Cities
6 Waterfalls
to explore
New Jersey’s waterfalls occur mostly in the northern Highlands and Appalachian foothills — along the Kittatinny Ridge and in steep river gorges where resistant bedrock and glacially scoured valleys create cascades — while the coastal plain to the east is largely flat. Hikes are generally moderate, featuring rocky streambed climbs and wooded ridge approaches with one drive-up option; the state is distinctive for how compact, urban-adjacent gorge country yields short but rugged waterfall outings. See waterfalls near major New Jersey cities .
Popular Difficulties
Moderate: 5 trails
Drive Up: 1 trails
Trail Types
Out And Back: 6 trails
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National Parks in New Jersey
Best Waterfall Hikes in New Jersey
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
41 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
37.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
15.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
24.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
38.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
26.1 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles
50 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in New Jersey
41 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
37.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
15.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
26.1 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles
50 ft
24.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
38.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft