Waterfall Hikes Near Clarks Summit, PA

5,091 residents
New York Time Zone
71 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seventy falls come within fifty miles of Clarks Summit, and the nearest is a city park walk. Nay Aug Falls drops through a gorge on Scranton's east side, half a mile round trip. Buttermilk Falls gives you 45 feet of falling water for 0.4 miles of trail. Out in the Poconos, Hawk Falls stands 25 feet high after 0.7 miles, and Tobyhanna Falls costs three miles with 300 feet of gain. The Great Falls of the Lehigh makes a four mile outing. Nearly every trail here allows dogs.

Located at 41.4902°N, -75.7065°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clarks Summit

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

68 of 71 gauged

1 of 68 waterfalls near Clarks Summit is flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate Angel Falls Moderate B Reynolds Falls Moderate Cayuga Falls Moderate Cold Run Road Falls Moderate Conestoga Falls Moderate Delaware Falls Moderate Dry Run Falls Moderate Dutchman Falls Moderate Erie Falls Moderate F L Ricketts Falls Moderate Ganoga Falls Moderate Harrison Wright Falls Moderate Huron Falls Moderate Kitchen Creek Falls Moderate Lewis Falls Moderate Lincoln Falls Moderate Mohawk Falls Moderate Mohican Falls Moderate Murray Reynolds Falls Moderate Oneida Falls Moderate Onondaga Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate R B Ricketts Falls Moderate Seneca Falls Moderate Shawnee Falls Moderate Sheldon Reynolds Falls Moderate Wyandot Falls Moderate Wenonan Falls Moderate Tuscarora Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bucks Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Moderate Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Wangum Falls Moderate Nay Aug Falls Low Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Moderate Whirlpool Canyon Falls Strong Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Fri 72°F Rain Showers
Sat 45°F Partly Sunny
Sun 56°F Sunny
Mon 62°F Sunny
Tue 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 63°F Sunny
Thu 61°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Clarks Summit

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Strong · 4680 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 64 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Moderate · 218 cfs 41st percentile
  5. 5 Wangum Falls Moderate · 218 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Bucks Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 40th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Clarks Summit (25 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.

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

19.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

24.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.8 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Clarks Summit (45 waterfalls)

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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

16.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
0.5 miles Unknown

All 71 Waterfalls Near Clarks Summit

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

7.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

16.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
0.5 miles Unknown
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

19.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

21 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

24.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.8 miles Unknown
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

28.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ridgeway Falls in Pennsylvania, about 69 feet of drop LiDAR

Ridgeway Falls

28.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

29.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

29.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Onondaga Falls waterfall

Onondaga Falls

31.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
F L Ricketts Falls waterfall

F L Ricketts Falls

31.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Shawnee Falls waterfall

Shawnee Falls

31.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown

Devils Hole Falls

32 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
3.1 miles 367 ft

Rattlesnake Falls

32 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 360 ft
Huron Falls waterfall

Huron Falls

32 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

32 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

32.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
3.2 miles Unknown
R B Ricketts Falls waterfall

R B Ricketts Falls

32.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clarks Summit

Are there free waterfalls near Clarks Summit?

There are 55 free waterfalls near Clarks Summit, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Clarks Summit?

There are 25 easy waterfall hikes near Clarks Summit, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Clarks Summit?

There are 45 dog-friendly waterfalls near Clarks Summit, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Clarks Summit?

There are 46 kid-friendly waterfalls near Clarks Summit, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clarks Summit?

The shortest waterfall hike near Clarks Summit is Adams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Clarks Summit?

The tallest waterfall near Clarks Summit is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Clarks Summit require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Clarks Summit require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Clarks Summit?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Clarks Summit have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Clarks Summit?

The closest waterfall to Clarks Summit is Nay Aug Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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