These 12 Hidden Waterfalls In New Jersey Will Take Your Breath Away

New Jersey is home to one of the largest waterfalls on the east coast, but we also have our fair share of hidden gems. The following waterfalls can be found throughout the mountains of north and western New Jersey, along the Appalachian range and Delaware Water Gap. Some are tucked away along nature trails and nestled among wooded paths while others are more easily accessible. Whether you like to hike or would rather not, there’s a waterfall for you, just waiting to be explored.

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1. Silver Spray Falls Flickr/Nicholas A. Tonelli Silver Spray Falls are located in Walpack township, nestled deep in the heart of Hidden Falls Trail. 2. Greenbrook Falls Flickr/squirrel83 Greenbrook Falls can be found in Tenafly alongside the Palisades. Take it in as part of a larger Hudson River hike. 3. Boonton Falls Flickr/dj_anjaria Boonton Falls, located in Boonton, once helped to power the New Jersey Iron Company. 4. Ramapo Falls Flickr/Bruce Faling These falls can be found in Mahwah, along the blue hiking trail in the Ramapo Mountains. 5. Hemlock Falls Flickr/Nesster Flickr/TheTurducken Hemlock Falls are located along the Lenape trail between Maplewood and Millburn within the confines of the scenic South Mountain Reservation. 6. Tumble Falls Flickr/R'lyeh Imaging Flickr/R'lyeh Imaging Tumble Falls in Frenchtown are twice as stunning after a rainfall. 7. Buttermilk Falls Flickr/Nicholas A. Tonelli These stunning falls can be found in Walpack Township on the New Jersey/Pennsylvania border. 8. Van Campens Glen Flickr/klamathvx This serene waterfall in Hardwick is actually quite a bit larger than it appears in this aerial photo. Van Campens Glen is definitely worth the hike. 9. Dunnfield Creek Flickr/Jim Lukach Flickr/Miguel Vieira Dunnfield Creek is located in Worthington State Forest along the Delaware Water Gap. Its size varies by season, but it's always a stunner. 10. Hacklebarney State Park Flickr/Jim Lukach This Long Valley park is home to several small waterfalls, including the one seen above. 11. Posts Brook Falls Flickr/Miguel Vieira These falls can be found while hiking at Norvin Green State Forest in Bloomingdale. 12. Great Falls Flickr/Yi Choe Though these Paterson falls are far from hidden, they are often overlooked. The urban oasis was recently acquired by the National Park Service who are working on restoring the falls to their former glory.

Many of these falls are best viewed shortly after a storm when the trickling streams rush down into the waters below. Once you’ve explored them all, explore some more and share with us what you find. There are surely more waterfalls, whether large or small. What would you add to this list?