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Buttermilk Falls
4.4 ★★★★☆ 197 Google reviews · Running trail in Martinsville, New Jersey · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Buttermilk Falls' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Dam and nature area featuring trails and a waterfall.
What runners say about Buttermilk Falls
“Totally love this unexpected beautiful place which can only be reached with a little hike.”
“Waterfall is very peaceful and relaxing.”
“Very few people around - nice short and easy trail from the parking lot to Buttermilk Falls - a short dam with it's scenic backwater.”
Hawk view parking is the easiest access to the waterfalls. If you like hiking on a very rocky trail for a long long walk then you can try going to washington valley park's parking spot.
Totally love this unexpected beautiful place which can only be reached with a little hike. The trail isn’t very smooth or easy and can be muddy most of the times. But the waterfall spot is good place to have fun though it isn’t a big area.
Short casual route (yellow trail), not physically taxing when it comes to climbing or traversing, however be prepared for lots of uneven rocky terrain. Views are amazing. Checks videos and pictures to see for yourself...or don't waste anymore time reading this review and go out there and get that heart pumping :)!
Love this waterfall. I recommend if you want to see the the whole waterfall that you go to the bottom of the fall. I think their are 3 ways to get down. I took the route that requires a bit of rock climbing and is closest to the entrance to the park.
Trail conditions & character
“The waterfall water is generally safe to drink, though I understand it might not be suitable for everyone.”
“Short casual route (yellow trail), not physically taxing when it comes to climbing or traversing, however be prepared for lots of uneven rocky terrain.”
“Very few people around - nice short and easy trail from the parking lot to Buttermilk Falls - a short dam with it's scenic backwater.”
“But if you parked in the other paved lot you just go on the trail to access the falls”
Plan your run at Buttermilk Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitesomersetcountyparks.org
- Phone+1 908-722-1200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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