Hemlock Falls is a small waterfall in the South Mountain Reservation in New Jersey. There are a few different trails that take you to the falls, but all end at the bridge next to the falls. You can usually hike to Hemlock Falls year round, but the waterfall is frozen solid in the winter months.

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December 15, 2023

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Hemlock Falls is a small waterfall in the South Mountain Reservation in New Jersey. There are a few different trails that take you to the falls, but all end at the bridge next to the falls. You can usually run to Hemlock Falls year round, but the waterfall is frozen solid in the winter months.

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1. Lenape Trail (Yellow)

18.7km

05:09

320m

310m

Hike the difficult 11.6-mile Lenape Trail (Yellow) in South Mountain Reservation, featuring waterfalls, viewpoints, and a challenging climb.

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2. Hemlock Falls Loop

1.32km

00:24

50m

40m

Hike the easy Hemlock Falls Loop, a 0.8-mile (1.3 km) trail in South Mountain Reservation featuring the dramatic Hemlock Falls.

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3. Lenape & Rahway Trail Loop

9.20km

02:33

160m

Hike the moderate 5.7-mile Lenape & Rahway Trail Loop through South Mountain Reservation, featuring Hemlock Falls and the Rahway River.

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Elevation 110 m

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