Waterfall Hikes Near Kutztown, PA

4,213 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Blue Mountain stands between Kutztown and its waterfalls, so every trip starts with the drive north. Hawk Falls rewards the first stop, 25 feet of drop for seven tenths of a mile. Nay Aug Falls needs half a mile, The Grotto an easy mile. Tomhicken runs two miles and gains 200 feet. Tobyhanna stretches three miles, Great Falls of the Lehigh four. Whirlpool Canyon Falls climbs 300 feet over its two miles and carries no dog note in our records. Eleven falls sit in the circle.

Located at 40.5212°N, -75.7772°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kutztown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Kutztown have live flow data today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Schuylkill Low The Grotto Low Foul Rift Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Low Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 62°F

Aft 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 71°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 69°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 62°F Sunny Best
Wed 64°F Sunny
Thu 69°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Kutztown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Foul Rift Falls Moderate · 3940 cfs 36th percentile
  2. 2 Hawk Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 Tomhicken Falls Low · 45 cfs 21st percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls of the Lehigh Low · 100 cfs 18th percentile
  6. 6 Falls of Schuylkill Low · 81 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kutztown (5 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.

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

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

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

LiDAR terrain view around Tomhicken Falls in Pennsylvania, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Tomhicken Falls

34.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

36.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
4.0 miles Unknown

All 11 Waterfalls Near Kutztown

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tomhicken Falls in Pennsylvania, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Tomhicken Falls

34.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

36.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
4.0 miles Unknown
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

36.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

43 miles away
New Jersey
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

46.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

48.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

49.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

49.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kutztown

Are there free waterfalls near Kutztown?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Kutztown, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kutztown?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Kutztown, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kutztown?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kutztown, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kutztown?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kutztown, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kutztown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kutztown is Buttermilk Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kutztown?

The tallest waterfall near Kutztown is Buttermilk Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kutztown?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Kutztown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kutztown?

The closest waterfall to Kutztown is Hawk Falls, approximately 29.8 miles away.

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