Waterfall Hikes Near Bethlehem, PA

76,555 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Drive forty five minutes north from Bethlehem and the Poconos open up their creeks. Hawk Falls at Hickory Run is the family standard, 25 feet of water after 0.7 miles with 100 feet of gain and dogs allowed. Buttermilk Falls is a half mile. The long day is Twin Falls, a hard 7.2 mile loop. Closer to the Delaware, Marshall Falls takes an easy mile with 200 feet of climb. Thirty six falls land within the radius of the Lehigh Valley.

Located at 40.6266°N, -75.3679°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bethlehem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 36 gauged

21 of 35 waterfalls near Bethlehem are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Roaring Winona Falls Roaring Clarke Falls Strong Indian Ladder Falls Strong Leavitt Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Spruce Cabin Falls Strong Snow Hill Falls Strong Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Foul Rift Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong High Falls Roaring Little Falls Strong Wangum Falls Strong Nay Aug Falls Strong Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Roaring Whirlpool Canyon Falls Low Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Roaring

Updated 15 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Tue 63°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 65°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 65°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 71°F Partly Sunny
Mon 71°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Bethlehem

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hawk Falls Roaring · 164 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Tobyhanna Falls Roaring · 164 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Tillman Falls Roaring · 23 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 1340 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Scudders Falls Roaring · 342 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Winona Falls Roaring · 123 cfs 90th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bethlehem (20 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.

Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

27.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Bethlehem

Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

20.6 miles away
New Jersey
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

27 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

27.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

27.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

30.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

30.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

31.7 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

31.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Buck Hill Falls in Pennsylvania, about 171 feet of drop LiDAR

Buck Hill Falls

32 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Spruce Cabin Falls in Pennsylvania, about 43 feet of drop LiDAR

Spruce Cabin Falls

32.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

34.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

34.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

35.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
4.0 miles Unknown
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

35.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bass Lake Falls in New Jersey, about 107 feet of drop LiDAR

Bass Lake Falls

36.9 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Winona Falls in Pennsylvania, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Winona Falls

37.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bethlehem

Are there free waterfalls near Bethlehem?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Bethlehem, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bethlehem?

There are 20 easy waterfall hikes near Bethlehem, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bethlehem?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bethlehem, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bethlehem?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bethlehem, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bethlehem?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bethlehem is Bass Lake Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bethlehem?

The tallest waterfall near Bethlehem is Dingmans Falls at 130 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Bethlehem require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bethlehem?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Bethlehem have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bethlehem?

The closest waterfall to Bethlehem is Foul Rift Falls, approximately 20.6 miles away.

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