Hemlock Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 25 ft high | New Jersey
5.9 mi round trip
Hemlock Falls Hike at a Glance
The Hemlock Falls hike via the Lenape Trail is 5.9 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 25 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 370 ft |
| Trail | Lenape Trail |
| Distance | 5.9 mi round trip |
Your time: about 2 h of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 2 h 30 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 1,110 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 5.9 mi distance for this hike is verified (njhiking.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Hemlock Falls
Hemlock Falls is a waterfall in New Jersey, about 25 feet high, on land managed by Essex County Parks (South Mountain Reservation). Its height is from njhiking.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Lenape Trail: 5.9 miles round trip, from Locust Grove Parking Lot. Distance from njhiking.com.
Before You Go
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Essex County Parks (South Mountain Reservation) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Hemlock Falls?
The Lenape Trail to Hemlock Falls is 5.9 miles round trip.
Where does the Hemlock Falls hike start?
It starts from Locust Grove Parking Lot.
How tall is Hemlock Falls?
Hemlock Falls is about 25 feet high.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Hemlock Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- njhiking.com
- Distance
- njhiking.com
- Falls height
- njhiking.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Hemlock Falls.