Laurel Falls Hike
Waterfall | New Jersey
0.3 mi round trip
Laurel Falls Hike at a Glance
The Laurel Falls hike via the Douglas Trail is 0.3 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 510 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Douglas Trail |
| Distance | 0.3 mi round trip |
Your time: about 5 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed). A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 60 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 0.3 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 Laurel Falls
Laurel Falls is a waterfall in New Jersey, on land managed by Worthington State Forest (NJ DEP Parks and Forests).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Douglas Trail: 0.3 miles round trip, from Douglas Parking Lot. Distance from njhiking.com.
Before You Go
- Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under the owner's physical control at all times. (nj.gov)
- Trails are open from dawn to dusk. (nj.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Worthington State Forest (NJ DEP Parks and Forests) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Laurel Falls?
The Douglas Trail to Laurel Falls is 0.3 miles round trip.
Where does the Laurel Falls hike start?
It starts from Douglas Parking Lot.
Are dogs allowed on the Laurel Falls trail?
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under the owner's physical control at all times.
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 Laurel Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- njhiking.com
- Distance
- 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 Laurel Falls.