Waterfall Hikes Near Northampton, PA

10,341 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Northampton? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Northampton. 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 40.6866°N, -75.4904°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Northampton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 29 gauged

3 of 28 waterfalls near Northampton are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Tod 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 99°F Sunny
Fri 101°F Sunny
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Northampton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 The Grotto Strong · 193 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Falls of Schuylkill Strong · 193 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Scudders Falls Strong · 104 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 40 cfs 64th percentile
  5. 5 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 61st percentile
  6. 6 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Northampton (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

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

Paradise Falls

12.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Northampton (18 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

All 29 Waterfalls Near Northampton

Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

22.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

27.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

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

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Northampton

Are there free waterfalls near Northampton?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Northampton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Northampton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Northampton?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Northampton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Northampton?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Northampton, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Northampton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Northampton is Bass Lake Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Northampton?

The tallest waterfall near Northampton is Hawk Falls at 25 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Northampton require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Northampton requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Northampton?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Northampton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Northampton?

The closest waterfall to Northampton is Hawk Falls, approximately 21.7 miles away.

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