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Boonton Falls

Boonton, NJ

The beginning of the Boonton Gorge is where the Rockaway River spills over a man-made dam that is six feet high in Grace Lord Park in the town of Boonton. Here, the Rockaway River begins its descent over the Ramapo Fault. The river drops over several waterfalls, including Boonton Falls, before emptying into the Jersey City Reservoir.

Grace Lord Park features these spectacular waterfalls, as well as historic stone ruins. Boonton Gorge contains a small, but well-developed trail system for fishing access as well as recreation. Trails provide views of the river and waterfalls. The trails on either side of the river are connected over the stone arch bridge, built in the 19th century.