




77-ft Great Falls framed by industrial mills and the Passaic River — dramatic waterfalls, stone canal structures, Hamilton monument and a historic clock make for layered compositions. Free entry; small parking at McBride Ave fills on weekends — street parking and the opposite-river bank give alternate viewpoints. Best light: sunrise or late golden hour for warm side-light, overcast for long-exposure silky water. Accessibility: overlooks are paved but some walkways/bridges may be closed; ranger‑t





77-ft Great Falls framed by industrial mills and the Passaic River — dramatic waterfalls, stone canal structures, Hamilton monument and a historic clock make for layered compositions. Free entry; small parking at McBride Ave fills on weekends — street parking and the opposite-river bank give alternate viewpoints. Best light: sunrise or late golden hour for warm side-light, overcast for long-exposure silky water. Accessibility: overlooks are paved but some walkways/bridges may be closed; ranger‑t