Stony Brook Falls Hike
Waterfall | New Jersey
3.8 mi loop
Stony Brook Falls Hike at a Glance
The Stony Brook Falls hike via the Stony Brook Trail is 3.8 mi loop.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 840 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Stony Brook Trail |
| Distance | 3.8 mi loop |
Your time: about 1 h 15 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 35 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 720 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 3.8 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 Stony Brook Falls
Stony Brook Falls is a waterfall in New Jersey, on land managed by Stokes State Forest (NJ DEP Parks and Forests).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Stony Brook Trail: 3.8 miles as a loop, from Kittle Field parking lot. Distance from njhiking.com.
Before You Go
- A fee is charged from Memorial Day to Labor Day. (njhiking.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Stokes 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 Stony Brook Falls?
The Stony Brook Trail to Stony Brook Falls is 3.8 miles as a loop.
Where does the Stony Brook Falls hike start?
It starts from Kittle Field parking lot.
Is there a fee to hike to Stony Brook Falls?
A fee is charged from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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 Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook Falls.