Waterfall Hikes Near Northampton, PA

10,341 residents

New York Time Zone

30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Northampton? There are 30 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

29 of 30 gauged

1 of 29 waterfalls near Northampton is flowing strongly today

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

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 86°F Mostly Sunny

Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny

Sat 84°F Sunny

Sun 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tue 84°F Sunny Best

Wed 85°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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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

32.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.7 miles 100 ft

Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

22.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Northampton (19 waterfalls)

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

Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

43.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

3.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall

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Great Falls of the Lehigh

29.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Northampton

Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall

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Whirlpool Canyon Falls

12.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

41.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

44.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

45.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

30 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

49.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall

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Falls of Schuylkill

44.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

43.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

5.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

36.4 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 17 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 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Northampton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Northampton?

There are 20 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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