How long is Buttermilk Falls (NJ)?

3 miles, out & back, with about 900 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 27 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Buttermilk Falls (NJ)?

It's rated Moderate. a staircase beside the tallest fall in New Jersey

Where is Buttermilk Falls (NJ)?

Buttermilk Falls (NJ) is in New Jersey. a staircase beside the tallest fall in New Jersey

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Moderate

Buttermilk Falls (NJ)

New Jersey

Distance3 mi

Est. time~1 hr 27 min

Elevation gain↗ 900 ft

RouteOut & back

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Buttermilk Falls (NJ) is a moderate 3-mile out & back hike in New Jersey with about 900 ft of elevation gain. a staircase beside the tallest fall in New Jersey.

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