Waterfall Hikes Near Palmerton, PA

5,602 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Palmerton? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Palmerton. 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 40.8023°N, -75.6160°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Palmerton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 28 gauged

27 waterfalls near Palmerton have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Tue 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 79°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Palmerton

Updated about 5 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Snow Hill Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 51st percentile
  2. 2 Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 51st percentile
  3. 3 Lee Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 51st percentile
  4. 4 Leavitt Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 Clarke Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Indian Ladder Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 51st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Palmerton (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

31.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Palmerton (17 waterfalls)

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

Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

37.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

11.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Palmerton

Winona Falls

49.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Bushkill Falls

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

Little Falls

12.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Wangum Falls

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

Tillman Falls

43.5 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Palmerton

Are there free waterfalls near Palmerton?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Palmerton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Palmerton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Palmerton?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Palmerton, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Palmerton?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Palmerton, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Palmerton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Palmerton?

The tallest waterfall near Palmerton is Buttermilk Falls at 45 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Palmerton require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Palmerton?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Palmerton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Palmerton?

The closest waterfall to Palmerton is Hawk Falls, approximately 10.7 miles away.

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