Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsdale, NJ

10,125 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hillsdale? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hillsdale. 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 41.0074°N, -74.0440°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hillsdale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 24 gauged

19 of 23 waterfalls near Hillsdale 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 Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Nevele Falls Strong Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Sunny
Sun 76°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 79°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hillsdale

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1540 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1540 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Pinchot Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Tillman Falls Strong · 55 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Silverthread Falls Strong · 15 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsdale (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 Hillsdale (22 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

31.6 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

All 24 Waterfalls Near Hillsdale

Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Pinchot Falls

40.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hillsdale

Are there free waterfalls near Hillsdale?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Hillsdale, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hillsdale?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillsdale?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hillsdale, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsdale?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsdale, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hillsdale?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hillsdale?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hillsdale?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hillsdale?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Hillsdale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hillsdale?

The closest waterfall to Hillsdale is Passaic Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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