Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, NJ

4,933 residents
New York Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 49 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin. 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 41.1101°N, -74.5886°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Franklin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 49 gauged

41 of 48 waterfalls near Franklin are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Marshall Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Clarke Falls Strong Indian Ladder Falls Strong Leavitt Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Spruce Cabin Falls Strong Snow Hill Falls Strong Darbytown Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Foul Rift Falls Roaring Great Falls of the Lehigh Roaring Hawk Falls Roaring Tobyhanna Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring High Falls Strong Little Falls Roaring Wangum Falls Roaring Nevele Falls Strong Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 High Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Ridgeway Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Wangum Falls Roaring · 1070 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Darbytown Falls Roaring · 1750 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls Roaring · 1070 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin (9 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.

Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Franklin (33 waterfalls)

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

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

38.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

37.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 49 Waterfalls Near Franklin

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

38.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Winona Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Pinchot Falls

40.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

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

Snow Hill Falls

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

Katrina Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

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

Marshalls Falls

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

Twin Falls

38.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklin

Are there free waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Franklin, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Franklin?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Franklin, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Franklin?

There are 33 dog-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Franklin?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Franklin?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Franklin?

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

Do any waterfalls near Franklin require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Franklin?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Franklin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Franklin?

The closest waterfall to Franklin is Tillman Falls, approximately 13.8 miles away.

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