Hemlock Falls Trail Is A Beginner-Friendly Waterfall Trail In New Jersey That's Great For A Family Hike
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 12, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
It’s probably fair to say that most people enjoy waterfalls, especially kids. New Jersey is home to an assortment of beautiful waterfalls, some that require little more than a short walk to reach and others that mean a picturesque hike. Bring the whole family along on this waterfall trail in New Jersey that offers some pretty unexpected surprises.
Nestled in South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, Hemlock Falls cascades down 25 feet, and you have several trails you can follow to reach it.
The trail spans just under six miles and can get pretty crowded, especially on good weather days. While the trail is kid-friendly, you should expect a bit of challenging, rocky terrain.
Hemlock Falls is one of those natural wonders you'll definitely want to check out at different times of the year - during the spring or summer, when it's flanked by fall foliage, and when it's frozen in the winter.
Have you ever hiked Hemlock Falls waterfall trail in New Jersey? Do you have any tips for other hikers? Let us know in the comments! For another fun adventure, follow the two-hour road trip around New Jersey’s waterfall loop.
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