Waterfall Hikes Near Pottsville, PA

13,386 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ricketts Glen anchors the waterfall hiking north of Pottsville. The 7.2 mile Falls Trail loop follows Kitchen Creek past Harrison Wright Falls at 27 feet and B Reynolds Falls at 40, one drop after another the whole way down. Adams Falls waits a tenth of a mile from the trailhead lot if the loop sounds like too much. Closer to home, Tomhicken Falls runs two miles round trip with 200 feet of gain, and Wyandot Falls takes 1.4. Thirty four falls come within fifty miles of town, dogs allowed throughout.

Located at 40.6798°N, -76.2091°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pottsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

1 of 34 waterfalls near Pottsville is flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate B Reynolds Falls Moderate Cayuga Falls Moderate Conestoga Falls Moderate Delaware Falls Moderate Dutchman Falls Moderate Erie Falls Moderate F L Ricketts Falls Moderate Ganoga Falls Moderate Harrison Wright Falls Moderate Huron Falls Moderate Kitchen Creek Falls Moderate Lewis Falls Moderate Mohawk Falls Moderate Mohican Falls Moderate Murray Reynolds Falls Moderate Oneida Falls Moderate Onondaga Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate R B Ricketts Falls Moderate Seneca Falls Moderate Shawnee Falls Moderate Sheldon Reynolds Falls Moderate Wyandot Falls Moderate Wenonan Falls Moderate Tuscarora Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Mon 64°F Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
Tue 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 74°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 66°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 64°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Pottsville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tomhicken Falls Roaring · 52 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong · 137 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Conewago Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 71st percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 71st percentile
  5. 5 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Hawk Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 36th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pottsville (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.

Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

33 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pottsville (29 waterfalls)

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

LiDAR terrain view around Tomhicken Falls in Pennsylvania, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Tomhicken Falls

14.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

33 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Murray Reynolds Falls waterfall

Murray Reynolds Falls

33.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Sheldon Reynolds Falls waterfall

Sheldon Reynolds Falls

34 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Harrison Wright Falls waterfall

Harrison Wright Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown

All 34 Waterfalls Near Pottsville

Ganoga Falls waterfall

Ganoga Falls

34.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Cayuga Falls waterfall

Cayuga Falls

34.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Mohawk Falls waterfall

Mohawk Falls

34.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Oneida Falls waterfall

Oneida Falls

34.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.2 miles 400 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

38.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Lewis Falls waterfall

Lewis Falls

38.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

40.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

44.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

46.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
4.0 miles Unknown
Dutchman Falls waterfall

Dutchman Falls

47.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Conewago Falls in Pennsylvania LiDAR

Conewago Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Conewago Falls in Pennsylvania LiDAR

Conewago Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wenonan Falls in Pennsylvania, about 90 feet of drop LiDAR

Wenonan Falls

50 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pottsville

Are there free waterfalls near Pottsville?

There are 31 free waterfalls near Pottsville, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pottsville?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Pottsville, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pottsville?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pottsville, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pottsville?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pottsville, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pottsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pottsville is Adams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pottsville?

The tallest waterfall near Pottsville is Ganoga Falls at 94 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Pottsville require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Pottsville?

The closest waterfall to Pottsville is Tomhicken Falls, approximately 14.5 miles away.

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