Waterfall Hikes Near Hawley, PA

1,110 residents
New York Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hawley sits where Lake Wallenpaupack spills toward the Lackawaxen, and 47 falls land within fifty miles. Shohola Falls is the classic stop up Route 6, a broad drop on Shohola Creek with a 0.6 mile walk, dogs welcome. Wangum Falls and Little Falls each take about a mile and a half round trip, both rated easy. High Falls and Ridgeway Falls stay near the lake country. Darbytown Falls and Indian Ladder Falls wait deeper in the woods for days when you want quiet.

Located at 41.4765°N, -75.1779°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hawley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 48 gauged

1 of 45 waterfalls near Hawley is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bucks Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Foul Rift Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Moderate Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Wangum Falls Moderate Nay Aug Falls Low Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Moderate Whirlpool Canyon Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Fri 72°F Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 45°F Partly Sunny
Sun 56°F Sunny
Mon 62°F Sunny
Tue 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 63°F Sunny
Thu 60°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hawley

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Strong · 4660 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 485 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 679 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 679 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 Bucks Falls Moderate · 34 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Tillman Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 41st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hawley (20 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.

Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

3.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

10.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

13 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Hawley

Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

3.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ridgeway Falls in Pennsylvania, about 69 feet of drop LiDAR

Ridgeway Falls

5.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

6.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

10.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Darbytown Falls in Pennsylvania, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Darbytown Falls

10.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

13 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

13.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

14.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

15.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Spruce Cabin Falls in Pennsylvania, about 43 feet of drop LiDAR

Spruce Cabin Falls

17.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

17.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Buck Hill Falls in Pennsylvania, about 171 feet of drop LiDAR

Buck Hill Falls

17.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Rattlesnake Falls

19.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 360 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

21.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

21.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Devils Hole Falls

22.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
3.1 miles 367 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Pinchot Falls in Pennsylvania, about 183 feet of drop LiDAR

Pinchot Falls

22.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

22.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles 87 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

22.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

22.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hawley

Are there free waterfalls near Hawley?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Hawley, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hawley?

There are 20 easy waterfall hikes near Hawley, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hawley?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hawley, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hawley?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hawley, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hawley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hawley is Bass Lake Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hawley?

The tallest waterfall near Hawley is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Hawley require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hawley?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Hawley have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hawley?

The closest waterfall to Hawley is Wangum Falls, approximately 3.9 miles away.

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