Waterfall Hikes Near Forest City, PA

1,612 residents
New York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Forest City? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Forest City. 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 41.6521°N, -75.4691°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Forest City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 43 gauged

8 of 42 waterfalls near Forest City are flowing strongly today

Buck Hill Falls Low Paradise Falls Low Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Moderate 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 Denton Falls Strong High Falls Strong Katrina Falls Strong F L Ricketts Falls Roaring Huron Falls Roaring Onondaga Falls Roaring Shawnee Falls Roaring Great Falls of the Lehigh Low 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 Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Tue 73°F Patchy Fog
Wed 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Forest City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Huron Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Shawnee Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 F L Ricketts Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Onondaga Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Shohola Falls Strong · 38 cfs 88th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Strong · 193 cfs 77th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Forest City (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Forest City (27 waterfalls)

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

Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

16 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

19.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

12.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Forest City

Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

12.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

16 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

17.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

19.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

12.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

25.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

26.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

9.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

37.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

39.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

36.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

31 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

18.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

25.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

42.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Forest City

Are there free waterfalls near Forest City?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Forest City, including Buck Hill Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Forest City?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Forest City?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Forest City, including Bushkill Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest City?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest City, including Bushkill Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Forest City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Forest City is Buck Hill Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Forest City?

The tallest waterfall near Forest City is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Forest City require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Forest City?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Forest City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Forest City?

The closest waterfall to Forest City is Bucks Falls, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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