Waterfall Hikes Near Ben Avon Heights, PA

312 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ben Avon Heights? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ben Avon Heights. 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 40.5125°N, -80.0731°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ben Avon Heights

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

5 of 6 waterfalls near Ben Avon Heights are flowing strongly today

Creek Falls Strong Grant City Falls Strong Springfield Falls Strong Spillway Falls Strong Homewood Falls Moderate Quakertown Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Tod 82°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Patchy Fog
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Ben Avon Heights

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Quakertown Falls Strong · 1620 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Creek Falls Strong · 7160 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Homewood Falls Strong · 2910 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Grant City Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Springfield Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Spillway Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 62nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ben Avon Heights (2 waterfalls)

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

Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

15.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

9.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Ben Avon Heights

Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

26.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

26.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

24.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Creek Falls waterfall

Creek Falls

30.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

15.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

9.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ben Avon Heights

Are there free waterfalls near Ben Avon Heights?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Ben Avon Heights, including Quakertown Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ben Avon Heights?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ben Avon Heights, including Quakertown Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ben Avon Heights?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ben Avon Heights, including Quakertown Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ben Avon Heights?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ben Avon Heights is Creek Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ben Avon Heights?

The tallest waterfall near Ben Avon Heights is Quakertown Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ben Avon Heights?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Ben Avon Heights have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ben Avon Heights?

The closest waterfall to Ben Avon Heights is Homewood Falls, approximately 25.5 miles away.

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