Waterfall Hikes Near Altoona, PA

72,348 residents
New York Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Altoona? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Altoona. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.5082°N, -78.4007°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Altoona

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Altoona have live flow data today

Winding Staircase Falls Moderate White Tail Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Tod 74°F Light Rain
Sun 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 99°F Sunny
Fri 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Altoona

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Winding Staircase Falls Moderate · 345 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 White Tail Falls Moderate · 345 cfs 68th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near Altoona

Winding Staircase Falls

2.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
White Tail Falls waterfall

White Tail Falls

2.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Altoona

Are there free waterfalls near Altoona?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Altoona, including White Tail Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Altoona?

The shortest waterfall hike near Altoona is White Tail Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Altoona?

The closest waterfall to Altoona is Winding Staircase Falls, approximately 29.2 miles away.

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