Waterfall Hero Hikes: Buttermilk Falls (Delaware Water Gap)

Buttermilk Falls is an 80-foot waterfall on a tributary of Flat Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. The waterfall is located in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 41.13726,-74.88931
Waterfall GPS: 41.13675,-74.88897

Directions:

From Newton, head north on US-206 for about 5 miles and turn left to stay on US-206. Go another 7 miles and turn left on Struble Road. Drive 3.9 miles and turn right on Tillman Road. Go 1 mile and turn left onto Mountain Road at Walpack Cemetery. Drive 2 miles down Mountain Road and park on the right at the Buttermilk Falls parking. If Mountain Road is closed, you can park at the gate and hike down the road 2 miles one way to the waterfall.

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Hike Description:

The waterfall is visible from the road so no real hiking involved. The waterfall is one of the highest in New Jersey. It is on a small creek so best to visit after heavy rain.