Buttermilk Falls (NJ) waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Strenuous hike

Buttermilk Falls (NJ)

Near Layton, New Jersey

Height200 ft
AccessStrenuous hike
Trail1.5 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & fall

Buttermilk Falls (NJ) is a 200-ft waterfall near Layton, New Jersey, with strenuous hike access (1.5 mi round trip). the tallest fall in New Jersey, a staircase climb in Stokes forest. Best season: Spring & fall.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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