Waterfall Hikes Near Bethany, PA

235 residents

New York Time Zone

46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bethany? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bethany. 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 41.6143°N, -75.2872°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bethany

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 46 gauged

4 of 45 waterfalls near Bethany are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Low Paradise Falls Low Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Strong High Falls Strong Katrina Falls Strong Great Falls of the Lehigh Low Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Tue 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers

Fri 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny Best

Sun 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bethany

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

Know when to go.

Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Bethany hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.

Find waterfalls to hike near Bethany

See All Pennsylvania Waterfall Hikes

Have your own travel site? Embed these waterfalls for free.

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bethany (7 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bethany (29 waterfalls)

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

Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

16 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

12.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Bethany

Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

16 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

17.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

12.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

25.5 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

26.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

9.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

41.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

12.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

38.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

39.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

31 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.6 miles 150 ft

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

19.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

25.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

1.2 miles 150 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

30.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

42.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

35.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

21.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

44.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bethany

Are there free waterfalls near Bethany?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Bethany, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bethany?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Bethany, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bethany?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bethany, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bethany?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bethany, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bethany?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bethany is Bass Lake Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bethany?

The tallest waterfall near Bethany is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Bethany require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Bethany requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bethany?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Bethany have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bethany?

The closest waterfall to Bethany is Wangum Falls, approximately 7.4 miles away.

🏙️ Other Cities Near Bethany With Waterfalls

14,082 residents

366,334 residents

13,317 residents

Wilkes-Barre, PA

44,123 residents

30,169 residents

10,353 residents

28,883 residents

Mountain Top, PA

11,791 residents

Phillipsburg, NJ

15,206 residents

156,375 residents

10,606 residents

14,097 residents

Where to Stay

Hotels & Lodges Booking.com

Find hotels, lodges, and B&Bs near the trailhead

Cabins & Rentals VRBO

Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby

Glamping Hipcamp

Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses

RV Rentals Outdoorsy

Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

← → walk · Esc to stop