Waterfall Hikes Near Macungie, PA

3,249 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Macungie sits at the quiet end of the Lehigh Valley, which puts about an hour between town and the Pocono waterfalls everyone drives to. Hawk Falls costs 0.7 miles of walking for a 25 foot drop, dogs included. Tobyhanna Falls runs three miles round trip, the Great Falls of the Lehigh four. The Grotto is an easy mile. Falls of Schuylkill down toward Philadelphia can be seen without hiking at all. Twenty three falls make the radius.

Located at 40.5165°N, -75.5545°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Macungie

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 23 gauged

22 waterfalls near Macungie have live flow data today

Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Low Indian Ladder Falls Low Leavitt Falls Low Lee Falls Low Spruce Cabin Falls Low Snow Hill Falls Low Falls of Schuylkill Low The Grotto Low Foul Rift Falls Low Great Falls of the Lehigh Barely Flowing Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Moderate Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 63°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 64°F Rain Showers
Mon 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 72°F Partly Sunny
Wed 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 76°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Macungie

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 81 cfs 59th percentile
  2. 2 The Grotto Moderate · 81 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Buck Hill Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 47th percentile
  4. 4 Paradise Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Scudders Falls Moderate · 99 cfs 33rd percentile
  6. 6 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 37 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Macungie (11 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

27.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

37.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

40.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Macungie (13 waterfalls)

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

Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

33 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
4.0 miles Unknown

All 23 Waterfalls Near Macungie

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

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

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

33 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
4.0 miles Unknown
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

37.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

40.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

40.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

41 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

41.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

43.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

43.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

43.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tomhicken Falls in Pennsylvania, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Tomhicken Falls

44.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

45 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Buck Hill Falls in Pennsylvania, about 171 feet of drop LiDAR

Buck Hill Falls

45.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Spruce Cabin Falls in Pennsylvania, about 43 feet of drop LiDAR

Spruce Cabin Falls

45.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

45.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

46.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Macungie

Are there free waterfalls near Macungie?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Macungie, including Buck Hill Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Macungie?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Macungie, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Macungie?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Macungie, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Macungie?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Macungie, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Macungie?

The shortest waterfall hike near Macungie is Buttermilk Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Macungie?

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

Do any waterfalls near Macungie require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Macungie?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Macungie have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Macungie?

The closest waterfall to Macungie is Hawk Falls, approximately 27.3 miles away.

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