Waterfall Hikes Near Westwood, NJ

11,241 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Westwood? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Westwood. 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 40.9878°N, -74.0308°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Westwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 23 gauged

18 of 22 waterfalls near Westwood 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 Buttermilk Falls Strong Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Nevele Falls Strong Pottersville Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Roaring Rippowan Falls Moderate 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 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 76°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 79°F Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Partly Sunny
Thu 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Westwood

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Tillman Falls Strong · 51 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Deer Leap Falls Strong · 15 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Dingmans Falls Strong · 15 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Westwood (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 Westwood (21 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
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Westwood

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Westwood

Are there free waterfalls near Westwood?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Westwood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Westwood?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Westwood?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Westwood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Westwood?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Westwood, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Westwood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Westwood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Westwood?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Westwood?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Westwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Westwood?

The closest waterfall to Westwood is Passaic Falls, approximately 9.9 miles away.

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