Waterfall Hikes Near Nixon, PA

1,483 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nixon? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nixon. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.7844°N, -79.9341°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nixon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near Nixon have live flow data today

Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grant City Falls Barely Flowing Springfield Falls Barely Flowing Spillway Falls Barely Flowing Homewood Falls Barely Flowing Quakertown Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tue 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 83°F Mostly Cloudy
Sun 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Nixon

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 999 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 Grant City Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Quakertown Falls Barely Flowing · 873 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Springfield Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Spillway Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 205 cfs 1st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nixon (3 waterfalls)

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

Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

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

Quakertown Falls

23.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Nixon

Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

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

Spillway Falls

37.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

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

Springfield Falls

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

Quakertown Falls

23.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Creek Falls waterfall

Creek Falls

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

Rock Creek Falls

9.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nixon

Are there free waterfalls near Nixon?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Nixon, including Quakertown Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nixon?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nixon, including Quakertown Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nixon?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nixon, including Quakertown Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nixon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nixon is Creek Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Nixon?

The tallest waterfall near Nixon is Quakertown Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nixon?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Nixon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nixon?

The closest waterfall to Nixon is Homewood Falls, approximately 18.1 miles away.

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