Buttermilk Falls is a popular tourist attraction located on Mountain Road in Walpack Township, New Jersey, United States. It is situated within the …
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Aug 20, 2024
Great place with a great view. Can get some exercise in by going from the bottom to the top. However the dirt road is about three miles of hell. Small cars could bottom out. Our 5 year old did it. C…Full review by I1126QOchrisb
May 19, 2024
Literally right next to the parking lot. Beautiful falls! You can walk to the top too if so inclined. The walk to the top is a bit steepFull review by C4054YUevac
Jan 13, 2024
Whether you drive to the falls or walk Mountain Road in, this spot belies New Jersey's reputation as an urban wasteland. It's almost like stepping back in time. This area mingles the history of Old M…Full review by Jean L
Yes. I parked next to the old cemetery in Wallpack. You’ll see a dirt road blocked by a gate that you must walk around. I was told by a local cyclist that the gate was up pre-Coronavirus …
Yes. I parked next to the old cemetery in Wallpack. You’ll see a dirt road blocked by a gate that you must walk around. I was told by a local cyclist that the gate was up pre-Coronavirus and you could drive to the parking area immediately under the falls, but that is no longer the case. The walk from the cemetery to the falls took me 45-50 minutes. It’s actually a nice walk along forest and old farmland. I was there at 11AM on Monday 7/13 and I was the only person there. I climbed the falls and went on a strenuous uphill hike to the Appalachian Trial where there were some great views. I then hiked down to Crater Lake and another nearby lake which was beautiful. The hike back is much easier because it’s mostly downhill. 5 hours later there were some other people at the falls but not many. Only problem is that when you get back to the falls you still have a two mile walk back to your car!
Has anyone visited more recently? Is it possible to get to the falls with a short hike or do you need the car? What else is there in the area that is worth visiting while I’m there
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There are no short walks to the falls, you will be best to do the drive, the falls are worth it. Drive slowly, as there's no way to avoid pot holes. You can climb to the top of the falls, if you …
There are no short walks to the falls, you will be best to do the drive, the falls are worth it. Drive slowly, as there's no way to avoid pot holes. You can climb to the top of the falls, if you are very careful ( and younger than I) I did it when I was a young boy, not now.
Is the hike safe for small children (5&8 year olds)? How about the stairs for the waterfall? Thanks!
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The climb on the stairway alongside the falls is precarious. I had my 100 lb. GSD on a lease and he slipped off of the stair section. One of us had to physically push him back up …
The climb on the stairway alongside the falls is precarious. I had my 100 lb. GSD on a lease and he slipped off of the stair section. One of us had to physically push him back up onto the stairs. I would say it is too difficult for a 5 year old but an 8 year old who you can control might do better. It's a tough climb. The view from the bottom, at the roadside, is majestic and this is the highest waterfall in NJ.
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