Tea Cup Falls is the best-known feature of Tillman Ravine in Stokes State Forest, where Tillman Brook slides through flumes and chutes and swirling water has carved a teacup-shaped pothole in the bedrock. A shaded hemlock-forest loop follows the brook past several drops.
Tea Cup Falls (Tillman Ravine) sits on Tillman Brook. You'll find it in Sussex, New Jersey. It is protected within NJ DEP (Stokes State Forest).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1.7 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Branchville, the closest town.
When to go: Spring. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
