Waterfall Hikes Near Nesquehoning, PA

3,341 residents
New York Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nesquehoning? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nesquehoning. 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 40.8660°N, -75.8322°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nesquehoning

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

49 of 50 gauged

24 of 49 waterfalls near Nesquehoning are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Roaring B Reynolds Falls Roaring Cayuga Falls Roaring Conestoga Falls Roaring Delaware Falls Roaring Erie Falls Roaring F L Ricketts Falls Roaring Ganoga Falls Roaring Harrison Wright Falls Roaring Huron Falls Roaring Kitchen Creek Falls Roaring Lewis Falls Roaring Mohawk Falls Roaring Mohican Falls Roaring Murray Reynolds Falls Roaring Oneida Falls Roaring Onondaga Falls Roaring Ozone Falls Roaring R B Ricketts Falls Roaring Seneca Falls Roaring Shawnee Falls Roaring Sheldon Reynolds Falls Roaring Wyandot Falls Roaring Tuscarora Falls Roaring Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Low Paradise Falls Low Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Low Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Tue 74°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 75°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 75°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Nesquehoning

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tuscarora Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Wyandot Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Sheldon Reynolds Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Shawnee Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Seneca Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 R B Ricketts Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nesquehoning (3 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

31.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nesquehoning (38 waterfalls)

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

Tomhicken Falls

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

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

37.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 50 Waterfalls Near Nesquehoning

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

31.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

Tomhicken Falls

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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

18.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

37.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Foul Rift Falls

36.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

19.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

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

Paradise Falls

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

Lee Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

47.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

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

Marshalls Falls

17.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

28.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

28.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

38.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

39.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Murray Reynolds Falls waterfall

Murray Reynolds Falls

15 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nesquehoning

Are there free waterfalls near Nesquehoning?

There are 37 free waterfalls near Nesquehoning, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nesquehoning?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Nesquehoning, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nesquehoning?

There are 38 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nesquehoning, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nesquehoning?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nesquehoning, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nesquehoning?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nesquehoning is Adams Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Nesquehoning?

The tallest waterfall near Nesquehoning is Ganoga Falls at 94 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Nesquehoning require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Nesquehoning require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nesquehoning?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Nesquehoning have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nesquehoning?

The closest waterfall to Nesquehoning is Hawk Falls, approximately 15.3 miles away.

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