Waterfall Hikes Near Saxton, PA

655 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Saxton? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Saxton. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.2127°N, -78.2470°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Saxton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Saxton are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Strong Niagara Falls Low Winding Staircase Falls Strong White Tail Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

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

Flowing best right now near Saxton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Adams Falls Strong · 10 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Winding Staircase Falls Strong · 1460 cfs 85th percentile
  3. 3 White Tail Falls Strong · 1460 cfs 85th percentile
  4. 4 Niagara Falls Low · 107 cfs 22nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Saxton (2 waterfalls)

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

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

12.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

30.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Saxton

Winding Staircase Falls

27.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
White Tail Falls waterfall

White Tail Falls

27.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

12.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

30.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Saxton

Are there free waterfalls near Saxton?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Saxton, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Saxton?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Saxton, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Saxton?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Saxton, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Saxton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Saxton is Adams Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Saxton?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Saxton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Saxton?

The closest waterfall to Saxton is Winding Staircase Falls, approximately 31.2 miles away.

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