Boonton Gorge, Canyon with waterfalls in Boonton, United States.
The Rockaway River flows through Boonton Gorge, descending over multiple waterfalls before reaching the Jersey City Reservoir, creating class IV-V whitewater conditions.
During the Triassic Period, geological forces between the Ramapo Fault and a fault near Paterson formed this natural formation, shaping the landscape over millions of years.
The gorge area contains remnants of the 19th-century iron industry, with historical markers along the trails documenting the region's industrial heritage.
New Jersey Fish and Game regularly stock the Rockaway River with rainbow and brown trout between April and May, offering opportunities for fishing enthusiasts.
Two yellow emergency Riverphones stand along the trails, installed through a Boy Scout project in 1997 to enhance visitor safety in the gorge.
Location: Boonton
GPS coordinates: 40.90750,-74.41850
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:24
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