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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 82°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Pottsville

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 · 125 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 Hawk Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 49th percentile
  4. 4 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 35 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Low · 5700 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pottsville (1 waterfall)

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 Pottsville (29 waterfalls)

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Tomhicken Falls

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

Kitchen Creek Falls

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

Adams Falls

45.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Murray Reynolds Falls waterfall

Murray Reynolds Falls

44.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sheldon Reynolds Falls waterfall

Sheldon Reynolds Falls

44.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harrison Wright Falls waterfall

Harrison Wright Falls

44.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Pottsville

Ganoga Falls waterfall

Ganoga Falls

38.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cayuga Falls waterfall

Cayuga Falls

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

Mohawk Falls

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

Oneida Falls

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

Twin Falls

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

Lewis Falls

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

Hawk Falls

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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

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

Tobyhanna Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

29.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutchman Falls waterfall

Dutchman Falls

42.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

38.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wenonan Falls

32.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 is 1 easy waterfall hike near Pottsville, including Hawk 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 0.7 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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