Schooley's Mountain Falls Hike
Waterfall | New Jersey
0.8 mi round trip
Schooley's Mountain Falls Hike at a Glance
The Schooley's Mountain Falls hike via the Blue Trail (Electric Brook) is 0.8 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 920 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Blue Trail (Electric Brook) |
| Distance | 0.8 mi round trip |
Your time: about 15 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 20 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 150 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 0.8 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 Schooley's Mountain Falls
Schooley's Mountain Falls is a waterfall in New Jersey, on land managed by Morris County Park Commission.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Blue Trail (Electric Brook): 0.8 miles round trip, from Final parking lot, Schooley's Mountain County Park, Long Valley. Distance from njhiking.com.
Before You Go
- Leashed dogs are allowed. (nynjtc.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Morris County Park Commission for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Schooley's Mountain Falls?
The Blue Trail (Electric Brook) to Schooley's Mountain Falls is 0.8 miles round trip.
Where does the Schooley's Mountain Falls hike start?
It starts from Final parking lot, Schooley's Mountain County Park, Long Valley.
Are dogs allowed on the Schooley's Mountain Falls trail?
Leashed dogs are allowed.
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 Schooley's Mountain 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 Schooley's Mountain Falls.