Waterfall Hikes Near Hermitage, PA

16,216 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Quakertown Falls drops 40 feet near the Ohio line south of Hermitage, half a mile of walking. Springfield Falls is even quicker, 20 feet high and a tenth of a mile from the car. Rock Creek Falls turns the day into a hike, three miles round trip with 300 feet of gain. Minnehaha Falls and Cascade Falls each stay near a mile. Twelve falls make it inside fifty miles of the Shenango Valley, and every trail with data here welcomes dogs.

Located at 41.2305°N, -80.4413°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hermitage

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

12 waterfalls near Hermitage have live flow data today

Blue Hen Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Brandywine Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Minnehaha Falls Moderate Grant City Falls Barely Flowing Springfield Falls Barely Flowing Spillway Falls Barely Flowing Homewood Falls Moderate Howard Falls Low Quakertown Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 67°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 67°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 72°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Wed 72°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Thu 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 70°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Hermitage

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Quakertown Falls Moderate · 2460 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Homewood Falls Moderate · 3370 cfs 40th percentile
  3. 3 Cascade Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 Minnehaha Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 Howard Falls Low · 1 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Brandywine Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hermitage (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.

Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

13.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

13.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hermitage (8 waterfalls)

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

Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

25.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Hermitage

Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

13.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

13.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

23.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

24.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

25.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

25.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

29.9 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

30.2 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Howard Falls in Pennsylvania, about 79 feet of drop LiDAR

Howard Falls

44.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.6 miles 150 ft
Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

48.7 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

49.2 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

49.2 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hermitage

Are there free waterfalls near Hermitage?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Hermitage, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hermitage?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Hermitage, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hermitage?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hermitage, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hermitage?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hermitage, including Blue Hen Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hermitage?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hermitage is Blue Hen Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hermitage?

The tallest waterfall near Hermitage is Brandywine Falls at 65 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hermitage?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Hermitage have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hermitage?

The closest waterfall to Hermitage is Quakertown Falls, approximately 13.1 miles away.

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