Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgewood, NJ

26,043 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ridgewood treats waterfall trips as a weekend errand, close ones first. Passaic Falls in Paterson is a short drive west, then a half-mile walk to a 77-foot drop. Rippowan Falls adds a mile with 200 feet of gain. With more time, Buttermilk Falls in the Delaware Water Gap climbs 500 feet in 1.5 miles to a 165-foot drop, and swimming is allowed there. Tillman Falls runs an easy 1.5. Twenty-five falls inside the circle, most under two miles of walking.

Located at 40.9821°N, -74.1127°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ridgewood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 24 gauged

1 of 23 waterfalls near Ridgewood is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Foul Rift Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Low Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 62°F

Tod 75°F Sunny
Thu 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 70°F Rain Showers
Sat 65°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 59°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 59°F Sunny
Tue 62°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Ridgewood

Updated 42 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 31 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Foul Rift Falls Moderate · 2590 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 1810 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 1810 cfs 58th percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 196 cfs 34th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgewood (14 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

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

Maple Falls

20.2 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

25.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bass Lake Falls in New Jersey, about 107 feet of drop LiDAR

Bass Lake Falls

37.6 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

All 24 Waterfalls Near Ridgewood

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Maple Falls

20.2 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

21 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

25.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

27.3 miles away
Connecticut
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bass Lake Falls in New Jersey, about 107 feet of drop LiDAR

Bass Lake Falls

37.6 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

38.8 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

40.1 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

44.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

44.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
0.3 miles Unknown
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

44.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

45.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

45.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Winona Falls in Pennsylvania, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Winona Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

45.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

46.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.4 miles Unknown
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.4 miles Unknown
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ridgewood

Are there free waterfalls near Ridgewood?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ridgewood?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Ridgewood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ridgewood?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ridgewood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ridgewood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ridgewood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Ridgewood?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ridgewood?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Ridgewood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ridgewood?

The closest waterfall to Ridgewood is Passaic Falls, approximately 6.1 miles away.

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