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Best Waterfall Hikes in NJ
Some of the best New Jersey hikes with waterfalls. For best results, do these hikes in the spring or after a recent heavy rain for maximum water flow.
The Giant Stairs – Palisades
Scramble over the Giant Stairs – a long section of huge boulders that have tumbled from the Palisades – with views over the Hudson River into NY.
Peanut Leap Cascade – Palisades
Enjoy expansive views over the Hudson River to New York City, a pretty waterfall, ruins, and a rope swing.
Hacklebarney State Park
Gorgeous park that has the Black River as it’s centerpiece and is stunning in the fall.
Mt. Tammany – Delaware Water Gap
Climb steeply uphill to a fantastic overlook of the Delaware Water Gap and Mt. Minsi across the way.
Coppermines, Appalachian Trail, Catfish Fire Tower, Rattlesnake Swamp
Loop with streams, water cascades, mines (closed), ridge views, the Catfish fire tower, rhododendron tunnels, and a swamp.
Sam’s Point Preserve – Ice Caves, Verkeerder Kill Falls, High Point
Explore an ice cave, a waterfall, and enjoy spectacular views of the Shawangunks region and the Catskill mountains.
Silver Spray Falls, Buttermilk Falls, Coppermines cascades
Waterfall focused photo hikes on a very chilly April morning.
Black River County Park – Cooper Mill
Hike from the old Cooper Mill through the Black River Gorge and a pine forest, with a side trip to the ruins of Kay’s Cottage.
Norvin Green – Wyanokie High Point, Chikahoki Falls, Otter Hole
Chikahoki Falls, Otter Hole, and a 360° view from Wyanokie High Point, including NYC on a clear day.
Pocono Environmental Education Center
Shady hike through a hemlock forest with several nice waterfalls.
Millbrook Village and Van Campens Glen
View the Delaware River from atop a bluff, through scenic Van Campens Glen, and the historic buildings of Millbrook Village.