Waterfall Hikes Near New Jerusalem, PA

630 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Jerusalem? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Jerusalem. 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 40.4454°N, -75.7530°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Jerusalem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

6 of 10 waterfalls near New Jerusalem are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Tod 80°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Sunny
Fri 97°F Sunny
Ind 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near New Jerusalem

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 · 73 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 4040 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Hawk Falls Roaring · 147 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Tobyhanna Falls Roaring · 147 cfs 92nd percentile
  5. 5 Tomhicken Falls Strong · 44 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Gilpins Falls Strong · 29 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Jerusalem (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

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Jerusalem (7 waterfalls)

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

Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

40.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

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

The Grotto

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near New Jerusalem

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

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

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

40.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

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

The Grotto

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

Foul Rift Falls

37.1 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

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

Gilpins Falls

44.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Jerusalem

Are there free waterfalls near New Jerusalem?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Jerusalem?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Jerusalem?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Jerusalem?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Jerusalem?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near New Jerusalem?

The tallest waterfall near New Jerusalem is Hawk Falls at 25 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Jerusalem?

Yes, 1 waterfall near New Jerusalem has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Jerusalem?

The closest waterfall to New Jerusalem is Hawk Falls, approximately 32.5 miles away.

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