Waterfall Hikes Near Allentown, PA

627,863 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Pocono water pulls Allentown hikers north. Hawk Falls, the 25 footer in Hickory Run, costs seven tenths of a mile and roughly 100 feet of elevation. Buttermilk Falls needs only half a mile. Paradise Falls goes a mile and a half, and Tobyhanna Falls follows its creek for three. Great Falls of the Lehigh fills a four mile day. Twenty-eight falls come inside fifty miles, and dogs join on most of these trails.

Located at 40.5961°N, -75.4756°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Allentown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 28 gauged

5 of 27 waterfalls near Allentown are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Roaring Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Roaring The Grotto Roaring Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Nay Aug Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Low Scudders Falls Roaring Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Roaring

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Mon 68°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 77°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 70°F Partly Sunny
Sun 67°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Allentown

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Bass Lake Falls Roaring · 100 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Scudders Falls Roaring · 1770 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Tomhicken Falls Roaring · 52 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 The Grotto Roaring · 816 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Schuylkill Roaring · 816 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Pottersville Falls Roaring · 45 cfs 92nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Allentown (13 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

33.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Allentown (17 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
4.0 miles Unknown

All 28 Waterfalls Near Allentown

Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

26.6 miles away
New Jersey
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
4.0 miles Unknown
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

33 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

33.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

33.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

36.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

36.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

36.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

37.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

37.8 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Buck Hill Falls in Pennsylvania, about 171 feet of drop LiDAR

Buck Hill Falls

38 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Spruce Cabin Falls in Pennsylvania, about 43 feet of drop LiDAR

Spruce Cabin Falls

38.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

40.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

40.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

41.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

42.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

42.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Allentown

Are there free waterfalls near Allentown?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Allentown, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Allentown?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Allentown, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Allentown?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Allentown, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Allentown?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Allentown, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Allentown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Allentown is Bass Lake Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Allentown?

The tallest waterfall near Allentown is Hawk Falls at 25 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Allentown require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Allentown requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Allentown?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Allentown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Allentown?

The closest waterfall to Allentown is Foul Rift Falls, approximately 26.6 miles away.

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