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

68 waterfalls near Clarks Summit have live flow data today

Adams Falls Low Angel Falls Low B Reynolds Falls Low Cayuga Falls Low Cold Run Road Falls Low Conestoga Falls Low Delaware Falls Low Dry Run Falls Low Dutchman Falls Low Erie Falls Low F L Ricketts Falls Low Ganoga Falls Low Harrison Wright Falls Low Huron Falls Low Kitchen Creek Falls Low Lewis Falls Low Lincoln Falls Low Mohawk Falls Low Mohican Falls Low Murray Reynolds Falls Low Oneida Falls Low Onondaga Falls Low Ozone Falls Low R B Ricketts Falls Low Seneca Falls Low Shawnee Falls Low Sheldon Reynolds Falls Low Wyandot Falls Low Wenonan Falls Low Tuscarora Falls Low Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Lehigh Barely Flowing 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 Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Low Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 60°F

Fri 58°F Sunny
Sat 60°F Sunny Best
Sun 62°F Sunny
Mon 66°F Sunny
Tue 59°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 59°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 61°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Clarks Summit

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Low · 37 cfs 22nd percentile
  2. 2 F L Ricketts Falls Low · 12 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Ganoga Falls Low · 12 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Harrison Wright Falls Low · 12 cfs 13th percentile
  5. 5 Huron Falls Low · 12 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Kitchen Creek Falls Low · 12 cfs 13th 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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

46.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tomhicken Falls in Pennsylvania, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Tomhicken Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Winona Falls in Pennsylvania, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Winona Falls

46.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

47.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

47.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

47.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
0.3 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

47.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown 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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