Waterfall Hikes Near South Fork, PA

864 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Fork? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Fork. 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 40.3635°N, -78.7919°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Fork

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near South Fork have live flow data today

Adams Falls Moderate Cole Run Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Winding Staircase Falls Barely Flowing White Tail Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tue 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 75°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 80°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near South Fork

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Adams Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 29th percentile
  2. 2 Cole Run Falls Barely Flowing · 124 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Barely Flowing · 124 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Winding Staircase Falls Barely Flowing · 188 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 White Tail Falls Barely Flowing · 188 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Fork (3 waterfalls)

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

Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

40.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cole Run Falls waterfall

Cole Run Falls

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near South Fork

Winding Staircase Falls

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

White Tail Falls

43 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

40.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cole Run Falls waterfall

Cole Run Falls

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Fork

Are there free waterfalls near South Fork?

There are 5 free waterfalls near South Fork, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Fork?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Fork, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Fork?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Fork, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Fork?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near South Fork?

The tallest waterfall near South Fork is Cole Run Falls at 15 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Fork?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near South Fork have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Fork?

The closest waterfall to South Fork is Winding Staircase Falls, approximately 5.5 miles away.

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