Description
Otter Hole Falls is an easy-to-reach waterfall in Norvin Green State Forest. From the parking area on Otterhole Road, the waterfall is only a few hundred feet down the trail.
Otter Hole Falls is a multi-step waterfall consisting of two primary drops. Both sides of the waterfall offer excellent viewing opportunities. Note that there is no bridge across the waterfall; the trail crosses over the top of the waterfall via a set of stepping stones. During times of exceptionally high water, these stones are covered, and it is not safe to cross.
Directions
- From the parking area on Otter Hole Road, locate Blue Hewitt-Butler Trail on the same side of the road as the parking area. Do not cross the road.
- Walk a couple hundred feet until you reach Otter Hole Falls.
Parking
Parking at Otter Hole Falls is limited and can be challenging.
Otter Hole features two small lots, each holding about 10 cars. The two parking areas are located at 582 Glenwild Ave, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403.
If possible, try to visit on a weekday or before 9:00 a.m. on weekends to avoid parking issues. Do not park on the shoulder of Glenwild Avenue, as the police regularly ticket vehicles here.
Otter Hole Falls Information
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| Waterway | Posts Brook |
| Drainage Area (square miles) | 2.49 |
| Drainage Area Size | Medium |
| Height (feet) | 15.7 |
| Latitude and Longitude | 41.046597 -74.349741 |
| Location | Bloomingdale, Passaic County |
| Type | Multi-step |
| Best Time to Visit | Spring |
| Property Type | Public-Norvin Green State Forest |
| Ease of Access | Easy |
This is one of a series of moderately sized waterfalls on Posts Brook. The other waterfalls (ordered upstream to downstream) can be found here.
- Otter Hole Falls (this waterfall)
- Unnamed Waterfall 3
- Unnamed Waterfall 2
- Unnamed Waterfall 1
- Chikahoki Falls
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