Waterfall Hikes Near Honesdale, PA

4,469 residents
New York Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Honesdale? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Honesdale. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.5774°N, -75.2524°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Honesdale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

46 of 47 gauged

1 of 46 waterfalls near Honesdale is flowing strongly today

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

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Honesdale

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 43 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 657 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Ridgeway Falls Moderate · 255 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate · 255 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Honesdale (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Honesdale (29 waterfalls)

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

Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

14.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Honesdale

Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

14.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

45.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

24.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

26.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

12.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

32.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

27.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

27.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Honesdale

Are there free waterfalls near Honesdale?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Honesdale, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Honesdale?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Honesdale, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Honesdale?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Honesdale, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Honesdale?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Honesdale?

The shortest waterfall hike near Honesdale is Bass Lake Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Honesdale?

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

Do any waterfalls near Honesdale require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Honesdale?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Honesdale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Honesdale?

The closest waterfall to Honesdale is Wangum Falls, approximately 4.1 miles away.

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