Waterfall Hikes Near New Milford, NJ

16,888 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Milford? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Milford. 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 40.9337°N, -74.0196°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Milford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

5 of 9 waterfalls near New Milford are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 76°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 79°F Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Partly Sunny
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near New Milford

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1540 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Tillman Falls Strong · 51 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Bass Lake Falls Strong · 155 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 172 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 42 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Rippowan Falls Moderate · 32 cfs 74th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Milford (2 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 New Milford (9 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

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
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near New Milford

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

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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Milford

Are there free waterfalls near New Milford?

There are 6 free waterfalls near New Milford, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Milford?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near New Milford, including Passaic Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Milford?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near New Milford, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Milford?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Milford, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near New Milford?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Milford?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near New Milford?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Milford?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near New Milford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Milford?

The closest waterfall to New Milford is Passaic Falls, approximately 7.7 miles away.

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