Waterfall Hikes Near West Falls, PA

308 residents
New York Time Zone
55 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Falls? There are 55 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Falls. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.4530°N, -75.8605°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

55 of 55 gauged

1 of 55 waterfalls near West Falls is flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Barely Flowing Angel Falls Barely Flowing B Reynolds Falls Barely Flowing Cayuga Falls Barely Flowing Cold Run Road Falls Barely Flowing Conestoga Falls Barely Flowing Delaware Falls Barely Flowing Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing Dutchman Falls Barely Flowing Erie Falls Barely Flowing F L Ricketts Falls Barely Flowing Ganoga Falls Barely Flowing Harrison Wright Falls Barely Flowing Huron Falls Barely Flowing Kitchen Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lewis Falls Barely Flowing Lincoln Falls Barely Flowing Mohawk Falls Barely Flowing Mohican Falls Barely Flowing Murray Reynolds Falls Barely Flowing Oneida Falls Barely Flowing Onondaga Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing R B Ricketts Falls Barely Flowing Seneca Falls Barely Flowing Shawnee Falls Barely Flowing Sheldon Reynolds Falls Barely Flowing Wyandot Falls Barely Flowing Wenonan Falls Barely Flowing Tuscarora Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Low Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Strong Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 102°F

Wed 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 102°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Falls

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 43 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 657 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Ridgeway Falls Moderate · 627 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate · 627 cfs 59th percentile
  5. 5 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Tobyhanna Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Falls (3 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Falls (40 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

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

Onondaga Falls

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

F L Ricketts Falls

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

Shawnee Falls

5.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 55 Waterfalls Near West Falls

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

22.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Onondaga Falls waterfall

Onondaga Falls

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

F L Ricketts Falls

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

Shawnee Falls

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

Huron Falls

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

Ozone Falls

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

R B Ricketts Falls

39.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
B Reynolds Falls waterfall

B Reynolds Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wyandot Falls waterfall

Wyandot Falls

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

Harrison Wright Falls

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

Sheldon Reynolds Falls

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

Erie Falls

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

Murray Reynolds Falls

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

Tuscarora Falls

33.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cayuga Falls waterfall

Cayuga Falls

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

Oneida Falls

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

Ganoga Falls

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

Mohawk Falls

41.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Falls

Are there free waterfalls near West Falls?

There are 42 free waterfalls near West Falls, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Falls?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near West Falls, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Falls?

There are 40 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Falls, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Falls?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Falls, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Falls?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Falls?

The tallest waterfall near West Falls is Ganoga Falls at 94 feet.

Do any waterfalls near West Falls require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Falls?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near West Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Falls?

The closest waterfall to West Falls is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 0.9 miles away.

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