Waterfall Hikes Near Scranton, PA

366,334 residents
New York Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nay Aug Falls tumbles through a gorge inside Scranton's own city park, a half mile walk that takes dogs and about fifteen minutes of your day. Buttermilk Falls drops 45 feet at the end of a 0.4 mile path. The Poconos to the south deepen the list fast, with Hawk Falls at Hickory Run standing 25 feet after a 0.7 mile walk and Tobyhanna Falls covering three miles round trip. Sixty nine falls sit inside fifty miles once the mountain creeks are counted.

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

68 of 69 gauged

68 waterfalls near Scranton have live flow data today

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Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 82°F

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

Flowing best right now near Scranton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 736 cfs 65th percentile
  2. 2 Shohola Falls Moderate · 34 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 46 cfs 25th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls of the Lehigh Low · 89 cfs 18th percentile
  5. 5 Fulmer Falls Low · 8 cfs 18th percentile
  6. 6 Factory Falls Low · 8 cfs 18th percentile

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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

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Scranton (53 waterfalls)

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

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

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

Tobyhanna Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All 69 Waterfalls Near Scranton

B Reynolds Falls waterfall

B Reynolds Falls

44.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wyandot Falls waterfall

Wyandot Falls

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

Harrison Wright Falls

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

Sheldon Reynolds Falls

29.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Erie Falls waterfall

Erie Falls

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

Murray Reynolds Falls

29.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tuscarora Falls waterfall

Tuscarora Falls

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

Shohola Falls

29.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Cayuga Falls waterfall

Cayuga Falls

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

Oneida Falls

38.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.2 miles 400 ft
Ganoga Falls waterfall

Ganoga Falls

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

Mohawk Falls

38.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Seneca Falls waterfall

Seneca Falls

29.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Conestoga Falls waterfall

Conestoga Falls

29.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Delaware Falls waterfall

Delaware Falls

29.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mohican Falls waterfall

Mohican Falls

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

48.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

27.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Scranton

Are there free waterfalls near Scranton?

There are 52 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 53 dog-friendly waterfalls near Scranton, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Scranton?

There are 47 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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