Waterfall Hikes Near Macungie, PA

3,249 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Macungie sits at the quiet end of the Lehigh Valley, and its nearest falls are about 27 miles north in the Poconos. Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park drops 25 feet, and the park lists its Hawk Falls Trail at 0.6 mile. Tobyhanna Falls is a 0.4 mile walk each way along Tobyhanna Creek in the Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area, and the Great Falls of the Lehigh churn just below the Route 115 bridge at Stoddartsville. Toward Philadelphia, The Grotto tucks into Wissahickon Valley Park, while the Falls of Schuylkill were drowned by the Fairmount Water Works dam and survive mainly as a neighborhood name. 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

21 of 24 gauged

21 waterfalls near Macungie have live flow data today

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

Updated 11 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny · 62°F

Vet 62°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 59°F Light Rain
Fri 47°F Light Rain Likely
Sat 47°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun 50°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 51°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 52°F Mostly 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 Great Falls of the Lehigh Moderate · 100 cfs 57th percentile
  2. 2 The Grotto Moderate · 49 cfs 25th percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Low · 18 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 Snow Hill Falls Low · 34 cfs 19th percentile
  5. 5 Spruce Cabin Falls Low · 34 cfs 19th percentile
  6. 6 Clarke Falls Low · 34 cfs 19th 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
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

29.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.8 miles Unknown
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

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

Falls of Schuylkill

40.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

All 24 Waterfalls Near Macungie

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

46.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

47.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

48.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

49.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Macungie

Are there free waterfalls near Macungie?

There are 16 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 14 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, 11 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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