Waterfall Hikes Near Deer Lake, PA

795 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Deer Lake? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Deer Lake. 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 40.6213°N, -76.0565°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Deer Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

5 of 31 waterfalls near Deer Lake are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate B Reynolds Falls Moderate Cayuga Falls Moderate Conestoga Falls Moderate Delaware 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 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 Tuscarora Falls Moderate Foul Rift Falls Roaring Great Falls of the Lehigh Roaring Hawk Falls Roaring Tobyhanna Falls Roaring Whirlpool Canyon Falls Moderate Tomhicken Falls Strong

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Tod 81°F Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 98°F Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Deer Lake

Updated 28 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Lehigh Roaring · 73 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 4040 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Tobyhanna Falls Roaring · 147 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Hawk Falls Roaring · 147 cfs 92nd percentile
  5. 5 Tomhicken Falls Strong · 44 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Moderate · 5190 cfs 53rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Deer Lake (1 waterfall)

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.

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Deer Lake (28 waterfalls)

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

Tomhicken Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

20.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

30.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

30.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Deer Lake

Tomhicken Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

22.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

20.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

30.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

30.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

40.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Murray Reynolds Falls waterfall

Murray Reynolds Falls

40.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sheldon Reynolds Falls waterfall

Sheldon Reynolds Falls

40.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harrison Wright Falls waterfall

Harrison Wright Falls

40 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wyandot Falls waterfall

Wyandot Falls

39.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
B Reynolds Falls waterfall

B Reynolds Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
R B Ricketts Falls waterfall

R B Ricketts Falls

39.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Erie Falls waterfall

Erie Falls

40.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tuscarora Falls waterfall

Tuscarora Falls

33.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

5.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huron Falls waterfall

Huron Falls

5.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shawnee Falls waterfall

Shawnee Falls

5.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Conestoga Falls waterfall

Conestoga Falls

0.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mohican Falls waterfall

Mohican Falls

0.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Deer Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Deer Lake?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Deer Lake, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Deer Lake?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Deer Lake, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Deer Lake?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Deer Lake, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Deer Lake?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Deer Lake, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Deer Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Deer Lake is Adams Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Deer Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Deer Lake is Ganoga Falls at 94 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Deer Lake require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Deer Lake?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Deer Lake has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Deer Lake?

The closest waterfall to Deer Lake is Tomhicken Falls, approximately 18 miles away.

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