Waterfall Hikes Near Effort, PA

2,235 residents
New_York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Effort? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Effort. 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 40.9436°N, -75.4390°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Effort

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 39 gauged

38 waterfalls near Effort have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing 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 Foul Rift 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 Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Low Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Aft 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 63°F Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
Fri 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 54°F Rain Showers
Sun 65°F Rain Showers
Mem 75°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 78°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Effort (7 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.

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

33.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

25.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Effort (25 waterfalls)

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

Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

21.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Effort

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

28.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

16.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

45 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

17.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

35.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

39.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

45.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

23.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

33.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

21.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

10.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

10.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

43.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

8.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

50 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

18.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Effort

Are there free waterfalls near Effort?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Effort, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Effort?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Effort, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Effort?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Effort, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Effort?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Effort, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Effort?

The shortest waterfall hike near Effort is Bass Lake Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Effort?

The tallest waterfall near Effort is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Effort require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Effort?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Effort have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Effort?

The closest waterfall to Effort is Hawk Falls, approximately 11.3 miles away.

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