The Hike In New Jersey That Takes You To Not One, But TWO Insanely Beautiful Waterfalls

Have you ever wondered, "Are there any waterfalls near me in New Jersey?" New Jersey may not be known for its waterfalls, but the Garden State does have some stunners! Paterson's Great Falls, Boonton Falls, and Ramapo Falls are a few of my favorites, but they're pretty well spaced out. There are two more waterfalls I adore, though, that you can enjoy over the course of one manageable hike.

Towering at 200 feet, Buttermilk Falls is New Jersey's tallest waterfall.

You don't need to hike to see it, as there's a small wheelchair-accessible lot adjacent to the falls. You'll also find a viewing platform which allows you to get close to the cascades. Always beautiful but best after a rainfall, these falls can be little more than a trickle after days of dryness.

Climbing the platform allows you to enjoy the falls from above.

If you live in the area, a quick visit here after a rainy day should be enough to replenish your "New Jersey natural beauty meter." Still, it's more fun if you hike a bit and add a second waterfall to the trip. Silver Spray Falls is a hidden gem, often less crowded than the easily accessible Buttermilk Falls.

Silver Spray Falls is also known as Hidden Falls.

It's about 0.75 miles from Buttermilk Falls, but part of the fun is finding it for yourself. Still, I won't leave you empty handed. Walk north along Mountain Road for about half a mile. The trailhead will be here, but it's unmarked. From the trailhead, it's another quarter mile to Silver Spray Falls. According to NJHiking, cross the stream or you'll miss it.

Head back toward Buttermilk after Silver Spray for a manageable hike that comes in at around 1.5 miles. To get to Buttermilk Falls (your starting point for this hike), head to Mountain Road in Layton. For more details on this hike, visit NJHiking.com. Also, be sure to check out New Jersey's most powerful waterfall.