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

45 waterfalls near Hawley have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate 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 Low Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low High Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Foul Rift Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls 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 Nevele Falls Low Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Barely Flowing Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 72°F

Tod 72°F Sunny Best
Thu 68°F Light Rain
Fri 67°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 59°F Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Sun 53°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Mon 54°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 58°F Mostly 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 Raymondskill Falls Strong · 1820 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Strong · 1820 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Foul Rift Falls Moderate · 2590 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 137 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Katrina Falls Moderate · 115 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 115 cfs 38th 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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
0.5 miles Unknown
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

42.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

43.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

44.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

46.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

46.7 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

49.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 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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