Waterfall Hikes Near Vernon Center, NJ

1,493 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Vernon Center? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Vernon Center. 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 41.1874°N, -74.5015°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vernon Center

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 46 gauged

8 of 45 waterfalls near Vernon Center are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Strong Deer Leap Falls Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Foul Rift Falls Roaring High Falls Strong Ridgeway Falls Strong High Falls Moderate Little Falls Strong Wangum Falls Strong Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Strong Raymondskill Falls Strong Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 73°F

Aft 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Partly Sunny
Thu 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Fri 73°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Vernon Center

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 11600 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Strong · 9510 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Raymondskill Falls Strong · 9510 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Darbytown Falls Strong · 1480 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Ridgeway Falls Strong · 1470 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Strong · 1470 cfs 83rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vernon Center (8 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.

Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Vernon Center (30 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

37.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

24 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Vernon Center

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
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
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

Pinchot Falls

40.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

6.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

38.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Winona Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

High Falls

34.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

35.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

29.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vernon Center

Are there free waterfalls near Vernon Center?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Vernon Center, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vernon Center?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Vernon Center, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vernon Center?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Vernon Center, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vernon Center?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Vernon Center, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Vernon Center?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Vernon Center?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Vernon Center?

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

Do any waterfalls near Vernon Center require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Vernon Center requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Vernon Center?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Vernon Center have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Vernon Center?

The closest waterfall to Vernon Center is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 8.6 miles away.

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