Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton, PA

584 residents

New York Time Zone

5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dayton? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dayton. 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 40.8812°N, -79.2411°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dayton

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Water Flow

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5 waterfalls near Dayton have live flow data today

Adams Falls Moderate Grant City Falls Barely Flowing Spillway Falls Barely Flowing Winding Staircase Falls Barely Flowing White Tail Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tue 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 75°F Chance Rain Showers

Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny Best

Fri 81°F Sunny

Sat 82°F Partly Sunny

Sun 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dayton (1 waterfall)

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

Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

40.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Dayton

Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

40.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

37.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

White Tail Falls waterfall

White Tail Falls

43 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Winding Staircase Falls

43 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Grant City Falls waterfall

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Grant City Falls

38.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dayton

Are there free waterfalls near Dayton?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Dayton, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dayton?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Dayton, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dayton?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Dayton, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dayton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dayton is Adams Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dayton?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Dayton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dayton?

The closest waterfall to Dayton is Adams Falls, approximately 35.3 miles away.

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