Buttermilk Falls

Category: Park in Mendham Township, New Jersey

Address: 97 Ironia Rd, Mendham Township, NJ 07945, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Marco Romeny

Jul 13, 2022

It's private to me and my friends only. Don't come. I saw piranhas, a great white shark and last time i was there a soiled daiper floated by and touched my arm. Cold rainy days it's open to the public.

Philipp Rimmelspacher

Jun 13, 2022

Very nice for a short hike including some time at or in the water. Really nice spot.

Kristina McVeigh

Sep 3, 2021

Short, easy hike to falls. From the parking lot. Left side of the soccer field in the corner you'll see a sign "To Falls". Just follow the path down. It is down hill and it's a natural path so wear hiking shoes or sneakers. The river is there and the falls are to the right. There's another sign post. We didn't go to the "Bridge" path. My plan is to go back and explore the entire loop trail. There's a nice spot to sit by the river. We went right after the massive rains from Ida. The river was really flowing. I love the sound of running water. Definitely will go back to explore further.

Callum Sankey

Aug 9, 2021

One of 3 entrances iirc. Great hike into a rocky forest laden with edible raspberries. About a mile to the waterfall and a mile back. Couldn't find the mine posted at the trailhead so I would recommend taking the blue route if coming

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Questions & Answers

Is this place actually closed on the weekend?

Matan Omansky | Sep 1, 2020
KitsB | Sep 2, 2020

Yes, there are often police by the entrances.

Can you camp in there

Jc Cel | Sep 1, 2020
Bob Allain | Sep 2, 2020

No

Can we picnic or stay overnight

Betty Cowan | Aug 2, 2020
Shane Krska | Aug 3, 2020

Picnic yes

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Can DOGS ON LEASHs come Iand can they go in thr water

Cheryl Acinapura | Aug 2, 2020
Gene Y | Aug 3, 2020

Yes

How can i confirm if tomorrow Saturday will be open? The Schedule says closed for this weekend but I am reading in the answers that this place is open on weekends.

Jk FilmMaker | Aug 2, 2020
adam karlan | Aug 3, 2020

It's closed technically, but nobody is listening and nobody is enforcing. I did some research and found out it was closed and didn't know previously. I drove past mid June and the parking wasn't blocked off but there were no parking signs all over the side of the road. I've been back multiple times since and it's been the same, packed parking on all entrances. Small but separated crowd at the falls.

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is it open on the weekends

eleni lennon | Aug 2, 2020
RUSTAXINYC | Aug 3, 2020

They always open

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Hello question, does anyone know if the river is open for swimming

Jennifer Gonzalez | Aug 2, 2020
Mike Hunkele | Aug 3, 2020

Why wouldn't it be?

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How many miles is the trail to the falls?

sri vidhya | Aug 2, 2020
adam karlan | Aug 3, 2020

Derek is completely incorrect. And it's over a mile from one entrance and I guess the other entrance is about a 1/4 mile.

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Can you bring dogs?

Heli Sanchez | Jul 3, 2020
Lorena Benitez | Jul 4, 2020

If you can 😊😊 it is very nice to walk with the puppies

Can you swim there?

Anthony Lopez | Dec 31, 2019
Mike Hunkele | Jan 1, 2020

Swim.....no. cool off....yes

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Anyone know if this trail is dog friendly or not?

Eleanor Boehm | Dec 31, 2019
Ross Lory | Jan 1, 2020

Yes, dog friendly.

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Where is the entrance? We went and there was only two parking spots, no visible entrances. Went to the animal shelter and they didnt know either

Vicky Zhen | Dec 31, 2018
Elizabeth Jawor | Jan 1, 2019

There is large parking lot when you enter. You need to walk across soccer field(grass), and on the left side by the woods you will see trail. You can also check out trial map that is posted on the board where you park. Do not drive alway to the shelter, just use very first parking when you enter park.Please keep in mind that this trial is for hikers, not for people with baby strollers. It is too challenging for little babies. I hope this will help.

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Is it dog friendly?

Ashley Becker | Dec 31, 2018
sean burney | Jan 1, 2019

Yes

Is there a fee to enter the park

Denise Anne Fedorczyk | Jul 3, 2020
Libna Abreu | Jul 4, 2020

Is there an area where you can do bbq?

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Does it have picnic areas and public restroom?

Ririn Budhiana | Aug 15, 2020
Lynn Miller | Aug 16, 2020

I dont know but they closed it on weekends now due to people trashing it up. So sad.

Hi, A review two weeks ago said there were a lot of bugs and biting flies. Is it still like that? Thank you

Michal Sviva | Aug 24, 2021
Darren Blaber | Aug 25, 2021

That was me that wrote that. I went two weeks after and the bugs were much more manageable. It's the beginning and the end of the journey that have the bugs, as soon as you enter the woods, it's much better. I do recommend bug spray with deet though, if not, long sleeves.

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is it allow to grill?

Margie Recio | Aug 24, 2021
Callum Sankey | Aug 25, 2021

Only camping stoves. The terrain barely allows for those, much less a full grill.

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I was interested in coming down tomorrow, are you guys actually closed on Sunday?

Angelina Monaco | Jul 25, 2021
Terry O'Grady | Jul 26, 2021

It's a walking trail. Open everyday during daylight hours. No signs posted as ofvhours.

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