Waterfall Hikes Near Bechtelsville, PA

907 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bechtelsville? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bechtelsville. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.3710°N, -75.6307°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bechtelsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Bechtelsville have live flow data today

Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Lehigh Low Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate Scudders Falls Low Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 95°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bechtelsville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 41 cfs 54th percentile
  2. 2 The Grotto Moderate · 41 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Hawk Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 30th percentile
  5. 5 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 30th percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls of the Lehigh Low · 53 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bechtelsville (1 waterfall)

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

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bechtelsville (7 waterfalls)

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

The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

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

Falls of Schuylkill

14.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

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

Scudders Falls

31.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Bechtelsville

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

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

Falls of Schuylkill

14.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

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

Scudders Falls

31.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

37.1 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

44.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bechtelsville

Are there free waterfalls near Bechtelsville?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Bechtelsville, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bechtelsville?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Bechtelsville, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bechtelsville?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bechtelsville, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bechtelsville?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bechtelsville, including Falls of Schuylkill.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bechtelsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bechtelsville is Falls of Schuylkill at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bechtelsville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bechtelsville?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Bechtelsville has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bechtelsville?

The closest waterfall to Bechtelsville is Hawk Falls, approximately 31.2 miles away.

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