Waterfall Hikes Near Etna, PA

3,413 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Etna is a small borough on the Allegheny, and its waterfalls pull in two directions. Southeast lies Ohiopyle, where Jonathan Run Falls costs three miles and 200 feet of gain and Sugar Run Falls covers two miles of creek bottom. Adams Falls near Ligonier takes a tenth of a mile. Straight north on Interstate 79, Springfield Falls drops 20 feet within sight of its parking area. Eleven falls make the fifty mile cut, dogs fine on all of them.

Located at 40.4975°N, -79.9475°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Etna

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

4 of 11 waterfalls near Etna are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate Creek Falls Moderate Cucumber Falls Strong Jonathan Run Falls Strong Ohiopyle Falls Strong Sugar Run Falls Strong Grant City Falls Low Springfield Falls Low Spillway Falls Low Homewood Falls Low Quakertown Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Partly Sunny · 79°F

Sat 79°F Partly Sunny Best
Sun 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 66°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 64°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 66°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 70°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Etna

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cucumber Falls Strong · 1580 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Jonathan Run Falls Strong · 1580 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Ohiopyle Falls Strong · 1580 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Sugar Run Falls Strong · 1580 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Adams Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 69th percentile
  6. 6 Creek Falls Moderate · 1730 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Etna (6 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.

Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

42.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

46.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

All 11 Waterfalls Near Etna

Creek Falls waterfall

Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

31.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

31.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

33.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

42.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

46.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Sugar Run Falls waterfall

Sugar Run Falls

48.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Jonathan Run Falls waterfall

Jonathan Run Falls

48.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

49.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Cucumber Falls waterfall

Cucumber Falls

49.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Ohiopyle Falls waterfall

Ohiopyle Falls

49.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Etna

Are there free waterfalls near Etna?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Etna, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Etna?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Etna, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Etna?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Etna, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Etna?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Etna, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Etna?

The shortest waterfall hike near Etna is Adams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Etna?

The tallest waterfall near Etna is Quakertown Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Etna?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Etna have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Etna?

The closest waterfall to Etna is Creek Falls, approximately 30.5 miles away.

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