Waterfall Hikes Near Scranton, PA

366,334 residents
New_York Time Zone
67 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Scranton sits on the dissected Allegheny Plateau in northeastern Pennsylvania, where rolling uplands give way to steep, forested ravines and sandstone cliffs carved by tributary streams. Within 50 miles hikers find predominantly moderate routes—rocky canyon scrambles, ridge-to-valley descents, and a handful of short roadside cascades—traversing mixed northern hardwoods, hemlock stands, and exposed shale; the area's dense incised stream network and coal‑region topography concentrate accessible cascades and scenic gorge viewpoints.

Located at 41.4044°N, -75.6649°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Scranton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

66 of 67 gauged

3 of 66 waterfalls near Scranton are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate B Reynolds Falls Moderate Cayuga Falls Moderate Cold Run Road 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 Lincoln 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 Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate 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 Barely Flowing Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low High Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Great Falls of the Lehigh Low Hawk Falls Low Tobyhanna Falls Low High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Low Wangum Falls Low Nay Aug Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Strong Raymondskill Falls Strong Shohola Falls Barely Flowing Whirlpool Canyon Falls Strong Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny · 66°F

Tue 66°F Areas Of Frost then Sunny Best
Wed 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 63°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Scranton (7 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.

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

33.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Scranton (51 waterfalls)

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

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

45 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

8.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

17.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All 67 Waterfalls Near Scranton

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

45 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

8.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

16.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

17.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

33.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

35.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

28.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

9.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

10.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

37 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buck Hill Falls waterfall CC

Buck Hill Falls

47.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

24.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onondaga Falls waterfall

Onondaga Falls

38.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
F L Ricketts Falls waterfall

F L Ricketts Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shawnee Falls waterfall

Shawnee Falls

42.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huron Falls waterfall

Huron Falls

36.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

21.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
R B Ricketts Falls waterfall

R B Ricketts Falls

21.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Scranton

Are there free waterfalls near Scranton?

There are 48 free waterfalls near Scranton, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Scranton?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Scranton, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Scranton?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Scranton, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Scranton?

There are 45 kid-friendly waterfalls near Scranton, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Scranton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Scranton is Adams Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Scranton?

The tallest waterfall near Scranton is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Scranton require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Scranton require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Scranton?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Scranton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Scranton?

The closest waterfall to Scranton is Nay Aug Falls, approximately 1.2 miles away.

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