Waterfall Hikes Near Vail, PA

8 residents
New York Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Vail? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Vail. 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 40.7011°N, -78.2139°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vail

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 of 2 waterfalls near Vail are flowing strongly today

Winding Staircase Falls Strong White Tail Falls Strong

Updated 1 day ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Tod 82°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Vail

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Winding Staircase Falls Strong · 1460 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 White Tail Falls Strong · 1460 cfs 85th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near Vail

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vail

Are there free waterfalls near Vail?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Vail, including White Tail Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Vail?

The shortest waterfall hike near Vail is White Tail Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Vail?

The closest waterfall to Vail is Winding Staircase Falls, approximately 46.5 miles away.

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