Updated July 2026
Hacklebarney Falls
Small picturesque cascades formed where the Rinehart and Trout Brooks tumble into the Black River in Hacklebarney State Park near Long Valley. The falls are viewed from the park's Riverside and other trails through a rocky, hemlock-shaded gorge; exact drop heights are not documented.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check New Jersey DEP (Hacklebarney State Park) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Hacklebarney Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Riverside Trail reaches it about 1.78 miles (loop), rated moderate. The nearest town is Long Valley. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with New Jersey DEP (Hacklebarney State Park) for closures and current conditions.
spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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