Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hills, PA

8,456 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pleasant Hills? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pleasant Hills. 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 40.3298°N, -79.9596°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hills

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

11 of 12 waterfalls near Pleasant Hills are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Strong Cole Run Falls Strong Creek Falls Strong Cucumber Falls Strong Jonathan Run Falls Strong Ohiopyle Falls Strong Sugar Run Falls Strong Grant City Falls Strong Spillway Falls Strong Homewood Falls Moderate Winding Staircase Falls Strong White Tail Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Tod 82°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Pleasant Hills

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Winding Staircase Falls Strong · 1460 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 White Tail Falls Strong · 1460 cfs 85th percentile
  3. 3 Creek Falls Strong · 7160 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Adams Falls Strong · 9 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Cucumber Falls Strong · 4790 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Jonathan Run Falls Strong · 4790 cfs 82nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hills (2 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.

Jonathan Run Falls waterfall

Jonathan Run Falls

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pleasant Hills (6 waterfalls)

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

Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

30.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sugar Run Falls waterfall

Sugar Run Falls

32.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hills

Creek Falls waterfall

Creek Falls

30.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

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

Homewood Falls

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

Spillway Falls

26.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sugar Run Falls waterfall

Sugar Run Falls

32.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jonathan Run Falls waterfall

Jonathan Run Falls

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

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

Cucumber Falls

34.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ohiopyle Falls waterfall

Ohiopyle Falls

34.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Cole Run Falls waterfall

Cole Run Falls

18.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Tail Falls waterfall

White Tail Falls

27.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Winding Staircase Falls

27.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hills

Are there free waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Pleasant Hills, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pleasant Hills?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Pleasant Hills, including Jonathan Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pleasant Hills?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hills, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hills, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Hills?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Hills is Adams Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

The tallest waterfall near Pleasant Hills is Cucumber Falls at 30 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pleasant Hills?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Pleasant Hills have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pleasant Hills?

The closest waterfall to Pleasant Hills is Creek Falls, approximately 22.8 miles away.

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