Waterfall Hikes Near Old Forge, PA

8,506 residents
New York Time Zone
68 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Old Forge? There are 68 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Old Forge. 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 41.3704°N, -75.7409°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 68 gauged

67 waterfalls near Old Forge have live flow data today

Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Marshall Falls Low Twin Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Lehigh Low Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 101°F

Wed 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 101°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Old Forge

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 41 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 448 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 27th percentile
  5. 5 Hawk Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 27th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Low · 149 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Old Forge (7 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Old Forge (52 waterfalls)

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

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

40.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

20.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All 68 Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Cayuga Falls waterfall

Cayuga Falls

36.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Oneida Falls waterfall

Oneida Falls

42 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.2 miles 400 ft
Ganoga Falls waterfall

Ganoga Falls

36.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mohawk Falls waterfall

Mohawk Falls

41.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Seneca Falls waterfall

Seneca Falls

33.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Conestoga Falls waterfall

Conestoga Falls

0.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Delaware Falls waterfall

Delaware Falls

0 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mohican Falls waterfall

Mohican Falls

0.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

30.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

30.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

14.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

2.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lewis Falls waterfall

Lewis Falls

2.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

24.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

26.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

12.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Are there free waterfalls near Old Forge?

There are 51 free waterfalls near Old Forge, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Old Forge?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Old Forge, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Old Forge?

There are 52 dog-friendly waterfalls near Old Forge, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Forge?

There are 46 kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Forge, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Old Forge?

The shortest waterfall hike near Old Forge is Adams Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Old Forge?

The tallest waterfall near Old Forge is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Old Forge require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Old Forge require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Old Forge?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Old Forge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Old Forge?

The closest waterfall to Old Forge is Nay Aug Falls, approximately 5.8 miles away.

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