Waterfall Hikes Near Athens, PA
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Athens? Luckily, there are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Athens, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
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Find waterfalls to hike near Athens
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Athens (22 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.

Buttermilk Falls
25.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Ithaca Falls
18.1 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Cold Run Road Falls
49.7 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dutchman Falls
44 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lincoln Falls
29.3 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Athens (41 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Buttermilk Falls
25.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Lucifer Falls
24.6 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Ithaca Falls
18.1 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Cold Run Road Falls
49.7 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dutchman Falls
44 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lincoln Falls
29.3 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Athens With Waterfalls

Kitchen Creek Falls
18.7 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 7.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

New York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Glenora Falls
55.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Silver Thread Falls
29.3 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
7.2 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Nay Aug Falls
13.1 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whirlpool Canyon Falls
10.5 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft