Waterfall Hikes Near Pennington, NJ

2,780 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pennington? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pennington. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.3262°N, -74.7908°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pennington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

12 of 18 waterfalls near Pennington are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Foul Rift Falls Roaring Pottersville Falls Moderate Scudders Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 76°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pennington

Updated about 3 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 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Tillman Falls Strong · 51 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Deer Leap Falls Strong · 15 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 Dingmans Falls Strong · 15 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Factory Falls Strong · 15 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pennington (3 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 Pennington (17 waterfalls)

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

Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

19.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

28 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Pennington

Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

19.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

28 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

29.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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 Pennington

Are there free waterfalls near Pennington?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Pennington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pennington?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Pennington, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pennington?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pennington, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pennington?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pennington, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pennington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pennington is Bass Lake Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pennington?

The tallest waterfall near Pennington is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pennington?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Pennington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pennington?

The closest waterfall to Pennington is Scudders Falls, approximately 5.5 miles away.

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