Waterfall Hikes Near Donaldson, PA

352 residents

New York Time Zone

34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Donaldson? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Donaldson. 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 40.6363°N, -76.4056°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Donaldson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

29 of 34 waterfalls near Donaldson are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Strong Angel Falls Strong B Reynolds Falls Strong Cayuga Falls Strong Cold Run Road Falls Strong Conestoga Falls Strong Delaware Falls Strong Dry Run Falls Strong Dutchman Falls Strong Erie Falls Strong F L Ricketts Falls Strong Ganoga Falls Strong Harrison Wright Falls Strong Huron Falls Strong Kitchen Creek Falls Strong Lewis Falls Strong Mohawk Falls Strong Mohican Falls Strong Murray Reynolds Falls Strong Oneida Falls Strong Onondaga Falls Strong Ozone Falls Strong R B Ricketts Falls Strong Seneca Falls Strong Shawnee Falls Strong Sheldon Reynolds Falls Strong Wyandot Falls Strong Wenonan Falls Strong Tuscarora Falls Strong Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Moderate Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 81°F

Aft 84°F Mostly Sunny

Thu 85°F Partly Sunny

Fri 83°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sat 81°F Sunny Best

Sun 81°F Chance Rain Showers

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

Tue 81°F Sunny

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Donaldson (30 waterfalls)

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Tomhicken Falls

38.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.0 miles 200 ft

Lewis Falls waterfall

Lewis Falls

49.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

49.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

30.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

30.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

3.0 miles 400 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Donaldson

Wyandot Falls waterfall

Wyandot Falls

29.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

B Reynolds Falls waterfall

B Reynolds Falls

20.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

R B Ricketts Falls waterfall

R B Ricketts Falls

29.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

29 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Huron Falls waterfall

Huron Falls

30.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Shawnee Falls waterfall

Shawnee Falls

30.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

F L Ricketts Falls waterfall

F L Ricketts Falls

19.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Onondaga Falls waterfall

Onondaga Falls

19.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dutchman Falls waterfall

Dutchman Falls

39.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Wenonan Falls

37.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

40.4 miles away

Maryland

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Cold Run Road Falls waterfall

Cold Run Road Falls

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

Pennsylvania

Moderate

3.5 miles 600 ft

Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

47.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Donaldson

Are there free waterfalls near Donaldson?

There are 32 free waterfalls near Donaldson, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Donaldson?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Donaldson, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Donaldson?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Donaldson, including Adams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Donaldson?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Donaldson, including Kilgores Rocks.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Donaldson?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Donaldson?

The tallest waterfall near Donaldson is Ganoga Falls at 94 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Donaldson require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Donaldson?

The closest waterfall to Donaldson is Tomhicken Falls, approximately 24.9 miles away.

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