Waterfall Hikes Near Haledon, NJ
within 50 miles
Haledon borders Paterson, so Passaic Falls amounts to the neighborhood waterfall, 77 feet high at the end of a half-mile walk. The rest of the list stretches west toward the Highlands and the Water Gap. Buttermilk Falls out there stands 165 feet, a 1.5-mile hike with 500 feet of climbing and a swim at the bottom. Pottersville Falls takes a half mile. Thirty falls within fifty miles, and the first one is around the corner.
Map of Waterfalls Near Haledon
Today's Conditions
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Water Flow
20 of 29 waterfalls near Haledon are flowing strongly today
Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS
Best Day to Hike
Sunday
Mostly Sunny · 75°F
Flowing best right now near Haledon
Updated about 3 hours agoRanked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.
- 1 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 100th percentile
- 2 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
- 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
- 4 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
- 5 Pinchot Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
- 6 Denton Falls Roaring · 584 cfs 94th percentile
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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Haledon (6 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 Haledon (23 waterfalls)
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All 30 Waterfalls Near Haledon
Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Haledon
Are there free waterfalls near Haledon?
There are 17 free waterfalls near Haledon, including Bass Lake Falls.
Are there easy waterfall hikes near Haledon?
There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Haledon, including Dingmans Falls.
Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Haledon?
There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Haledon, including Bass Lake Falls.
Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Haledon?
There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Haledon, including Bass Lake Falls.
Can you swim in any waterfalls near Haledon?
There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Haledon, including Buttermilk Falls.
What is the shortest waterfall hike near Haledon?
The shortest waterfall hike near Haledon is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.
How tall are the waterfalls near Haledon?
The tallest waterfall near Haledon is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.
Can I camp near the waterfalls around Haledon?
Yes, 19 waterfalls near Haledon have nearby campgrounds.
What is the closest waterfall to Haledon?
The closest waterfall to Haledon is Passaic Falls, approximately 1.2 miles away.
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