Waterfall Hikes Near Port Colden, NJ

225 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Port Colden? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Port Colden. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.7661°N, -74.9548°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Port Colden

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 41 gauged

1 of 40 waterfalls near Port Colden is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Low Paradise Falls Low Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low 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 Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low High Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing The Grotto Barely Flowing Foul Rift Falls Low Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate Little Falls Low Wangum Falls Low Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Port Colden

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong · 120 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 73rd percentile
  3. 3 Ridgeway Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 Hawk Falls Moderate · 183 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 183 cfs 41st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Port Colden (8 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Port Colden (28 waterfalls)

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

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

9 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
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

7.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Port Colden

Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

9 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
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

7.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

46.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

30 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
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

16.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

47.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

26.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

38.7 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
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Port Colden

Are there free waterfalls near Port Colden?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Port Colden, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Port Colden?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Port Colden, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Port Colden?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Port Colden, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Port Colden?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Port Colden, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Port Colden?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Port Colden, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Port Colden?

The shortest waterfall hike near Port Colden is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Port Colden?

The tallest waterfall near Port Colden is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Port Colden require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Port Colden?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Port Colden have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Port Colden?

The closest waterfall to Port Colden is Foul Rift Falls, approximately 8.1 miles away.

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