Waterfall Hikes Near Hamburg, PA

4,342 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Blue Mountain rises right behind Hamburg, and the waterfall country starts on its far side. Hawk Falls drops 25 feet in Hickory Run State Park, 0.7 miles round trip with 100 feet of gain. Tomhicken Falls runs two miles with 200 feet of climbing. Tobyhanna Falls stretches to three. At the far edge of the circle, the Kitchen Creek loop at Ricketts Glen covers 7.2 hard miles, while Adams Falls at the same trailhead takes a tenth of a mile. Nineteen falls fit within fifty miles, dogs welcome nearly everywhere.

Located at 40.5561°N, -75.9825°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hamburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

5 of 19 waterfalls near Hamburg are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate B Reynolds Falls Moderate Erie Falls Moderate Harrison Wright Falls Moderate Huron Falls Moderate Kitchen Creek Falls Moderate Murray Reynolds Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate R B Ricketts Falls Moderate Sheldon Reynolds Falls Moderate Wyandot Falls Moderate Tuscarora Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Gilpins Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong Hawk Falls Roaring Tobyhanna Falls Roaring Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 78°F

Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 80°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hamburg

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 15500 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 863 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Tobyhanna Falls Roaring · 210 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Hawk Falls Roaring · 210 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong · 186 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Tuscarora Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hamburg (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

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hamburg (17 waterfalls)

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

Tomhicken Falls

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

Tobyhanna Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Hamburg

Tomhicken Falls

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

Hawk Falls

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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

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

Tobyhanna Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Murray Reynolds Falls waterfall

Murray Reynolds Falls

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

Sheldon Reynolds Falls

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

Harrison Wright Falls

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

Wyandot Falls

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

B Reynolds Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

2.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
R B Ricketts Falls waterfall

R B Ricketts Falls

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

Erie Falls

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

Tuscarora Falls

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

Ozone Falls

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

Huron Falls

37.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hamburg

Are there free waterfalls near Hamburg?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Hamburg, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hamburg?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hamburg?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hamburg, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hamburg?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hamburg, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hamburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hamburg?

The tallest waterfall near Hamburg is Tuscarora Falls at 47 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Hamburg?

The closest waterfall to Hamburg is Tomhicken Falls, approximately 24.3 miles away.

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