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

1 of 27 waterfalls near Allentown is flowing strongly today

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

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 87°F Partly Sunny
Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny Best
Sun 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Allentown

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong · 129 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Nay Aug Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Hawk Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 35 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Buck Hill Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 27th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Allentown (3 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

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

Paradise Falls

22.2 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

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

29.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Allentown

Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

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

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

29.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

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

Paradise Falls

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

Lee Falls

16.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

7.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

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

Marshalls Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

49.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

13.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

35.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

13.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

38.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

47.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

43.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 3 easy waterfall hikes near Allentown, including Hawk 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 0.7 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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