Waterfall Hikes Near Hawthorne, NJ

19,456 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hawthorne? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hawthorne. 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 40.9579°N, -74.1582°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hawthorne

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 30 gauged

20 of 29 waterfalls near Hawthorne are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Marshall Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Nevele Falls Strong Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Moderate 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 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 75°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hawthorne

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Denton Falls Roaring · 610 cfs 96th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hawthorne (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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hawthorne (23 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 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

All 30 Waterfalls Near Hawthorne

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

38.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hawthorne

Are there free waterfalls near Hawthorne?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Hawthorne, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hawthorne?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Hawthorne, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hawthorne?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hawthorne, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hawthorne?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hawthorne, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hawthorne?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hawthorne?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hawthorne?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hawthorne?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Hawthorne have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hawthorne?

The closest waterfall to Hawthorne is Passaic Falls, approximately 3 miles away.

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