Waterfall Hikes Near Scranton, PA

366,334 residents
New_York Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Scranton? Luckily, there are 69 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Scranton, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.4044°N, -75.6649°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Scranton

Find waterfalls to hike near Scranton

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Scranton (30 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.

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

19.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

8.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.7 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Scranton (52 waterfalls)

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

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

19.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

8.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

43.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.7 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Scranton With Waterfalls

Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

21 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

11.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 0.25 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tomhicken Falls waterfall

Tomhicken Falls

11.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

22.5 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bass Lake Falls waterfall

Bass Lake Falls

19.9 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

37.6 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

45.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

14.3 miles away

New Jersey

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft