Buttermilk Falls is a scenic waterfall located in Bridgewater’s Washington Valley Park. New Jersey is home to four waterfalls with the same name (the others can be found in Walpack, Mendham, and Wayne). The Buttermilk Falls in Bridgewater tends to fly under the radar compared to the one in Walpack, and to a lesser extent,…
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Located in Kingwood Township in southern Hunterdon County (an area of the state with limited waterfalls), the impressive 12.5-foot Lockatong Falls stands out. While not the tallest, this waterfall is impressive as it spans the wide Lockatong Creek. Hiking to this waterfall is easy, with a simple, flat one-mile hike each way. As a bonus,…
Hiking to Musconetcong Gorge Falls
Musconetcong Gorge Falls is an approximately 60-foot waterfall located in Hunterdon County’s Musconetcong Gorge Preserve. A relatively easy 1.4-mile hike takes visitors to Scout Brook, where they first encounter numerous small cascades. A climb to the top of Scout Brook takes you to the top of Musconetcong Falls. While views from the trail are limited,…
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Located in Rockaway, New Jersey, the hike to Indian Cliffs in Farny State Park is a hidden gem that delivers some of the best views in Morris County. This moderately easy trail takes visitors on a gentle hike through Farny State Park before climbing steeply to a rocky outcrop with wide views of Splitrock Reservoir…
Hiking the Small Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary and Lamont Reserve
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Hiking to the Tallest Waterfall in New Jersey: Greenbrook Falls (With the Undercliff Ruins)
Tucked along the iconic Palisades Cliffs on the Hudson River sits Greenbrook Falls, the tallest waterfall in New Jersey at an impressive 250 feet. Reaching Greenbrook Falls requires a 4.5-mile round-trip hike along the river’s edge, past the smaller Lost Brook Falls and the large remains of the historic Undercliff Bathhouse Ruins. Despite being the…
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