Waterfall Hikes Near Jersey Shore, PA

4,160 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Pine Creek meets the West Branch of the Susquehanna near Jersey Shore, and 35 falls sit inside fifty miles. Angel Falls in the Loyalsock is the marquee hike, 3.5 miles round trip with 600 feet of climbing. Buttermilk Falls drops 45 feet for 0.4 miles of effort. Dry Run Falls, 15 feet, waits beside the road. Fallbrook Falls and Bear Falls each run about a mile round trip, and Lincoln Falls needs half that. Every trail on this list allows dogs.

Located at 41.2012°N, -77.2666°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Jersey Shore

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 35 gauged

35 waterfalls near Jersey Shore have live flow data today

Bear Falls Moderate Oskonsa Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Fallbrook Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny · 72°F

Sat 72°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny Best
Sun 71°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 62°F Rain Showers Likely
Wed 60°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 62°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Jersey Shore

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Fallbrook Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Bear Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 Oskonsa Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 46th percentile
  5. 5 Lewis Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Lincoln Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Jersey Shore (13 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.

Fallbrook Falls waterfall

Fallbrook Falls

35.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

36.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Lincoln Falls waterfall

Lincoln Falls

40.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Jersey Shore (32 waterfalls)

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

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

34.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.5 miles 600 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near Jersey Shore

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

34.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.5 miles 600 ft
Fallbrook Falls waterfall

Fallbrook Falls

35.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

36.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wenonan Falls in Pennsylvania, about 90 feet of drop LiDAR

Wenonan Falls

37.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Lincoln Falls waterfall

Lincoln Falls

40.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Cold Run Road Falls waterfall

Cold Run Road Falls

42 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

42.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Lewis Falls waterfall

Lewis Falls

44.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

45 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Dutchman Falls waterfall

Dutchman Falls

46.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

46.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

46.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Oskonsa Falls in New York, about 207 feet of drop LiDAR

Oskonsa Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mohican Falls waterfall

Mohican Falls

47.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Delaware Falls waterfall

Delaware Falls

47.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.4 miles Unknown
Conestoga Falls waterfall

Conestoga Falls

47.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Seneca Falls waterfall

Seneca Falls

47.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Mohawk Falls waterfall

Mohawk Falls

47.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ganoga Falls waterfall

Ganoga Falls

47.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Jersey Shore

Are there free waterfalls near Jersey Shore?

There are 31 free waterfalls near Jersey Shore, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Jersey Shore?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Jersey Shore, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Jersey Shore?

There are 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near Jersey Shore, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Jersey Shore?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Jersey Shore, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Jersey Shore?

The shortest waterfall hike near Jersey Shore is Adams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Jersey Shore?

The tallest waterfall near Jersey Shore is Ganoga Falls at 94 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Jersey Shore require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Jersey Shore?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Jersey Shore have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Jersey Shore?

The closest waterfall to Jersey Shore is Angel Falls, approximately 34.4 miles away.

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