Waterfall Hikes Near Lyons, PA

517 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lyons? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lyons. 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 40.4807°N, -75.7592°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lyons

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

1 of 10 waterfalls near Lyons is flowing strongly today

Falls of Schuylkill Low The Grotto Low Foul Rift Falls Moderate Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Lehigh Roaring Hawk Falls Low Tobyhanna Falls Low Scudders Falls Barely Flowing Whirlpool Canyon Falls Moderate Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 85°F

Tod 85°F Sunny Best
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Partly Sunny
Sat 81°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lyons

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Lehigh Roaring · 189 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Tomhicken Falls Strong · 37 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Hawk Falls Moderate · 180 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 180 cfs 59th percentile
  5. 5 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Moderate · 6240 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Foul Rift Falls Moderate · 6670 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lyons (1 waterfall)

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

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lyons (7 waterfalls)

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

Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

38.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

18.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Lyons

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

38.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

18.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

20.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

42.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

38.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

31.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lyons

Are there free waterfalls near Lyons?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Lyons, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lyons?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Lyons, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lyons?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lyons, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lyons?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lyons, including Falls of Schuylkill.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lyons?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lyons is Falls of Schuylkill at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lyons?

The tallest waterfall near Lyons is Hawk Falls at 25 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lyons?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Lyons has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lyons?

The closest waterfall to Lyons is Hawk Falls, approximately 31 miles away.

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