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

4 of 12 waterfalls near Hermitage are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny · 65°F

Fri 69°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 50°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 60°F Widespread Frost then Sunny
Mon 65°F Areas Of Frost then Sunny Best
Tue 68°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 67°F Sunny
Thu 67°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hermitage

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Cascade Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Minnehaha Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Blue Hen Falls Strong · 238 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 238 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Brandywine Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 69th percentile
  6. 6 Howard Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 49th 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

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
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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 7 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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