Waterfall Hikes Near New Castle, PA

21,863 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Castle? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Castle. 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 40.9956°N, -80.3458°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Castle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

1 of 8 waterfalls near New Castle is flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Moderate Minnehaha Falls Moderate Grant City Falls Barely Flowing Springfield Falls Barely Flowing Spillway Falls Barely Flowing Homewood Falls Barely Flowing Quakertown Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 82°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near New Castle

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rock Creek Falls Strong · 1050 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Cascade Falls Moderate · 37 cfs 41st percentile
  3. 3 Minnehaha Falls Moderate · 37 cfs 41st percentile
  4. 4 Quakertown Falls Low · 1060 cfs 24th percentile
  5. 5 Grant City Falls Barely Flowing · 19 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Springfield Falls Barely Flowing · 19 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Castle (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Castle (5 waterfalls)

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

Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

13.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

17.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near New Castle

Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

11.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

13.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

10.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

17.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

34 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.1 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Castle

Are there free waterfalls near New Castle?

There are 5 free waterfalls near New Castle, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Castle?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near New Castle, including Minnehaha Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Castle?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near New Castle, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Castle?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Castle, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Castle?

The shortest waterfall hike near New Castle is Cascade Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near New Castle?

The tallest waterfall near New Castle is Quakertown Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Castle?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near New Castle have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Castle?

The closest waterfall to New Castle is Grant City Falls, approximately 8 miles away.

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