Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkes-Barre, PA

44,123 residents
New York Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wilkes-Barre? There are 69 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wilkes-Barre. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.2469°N, -75.8760°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wilkes-Barre

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

66 of 69 gauged

66 waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre have live flow data today

Adams Falls Low Angel Falls Low B Reynolds Falls Low Cayuga Falls Low Cold Run Road Falls Low Conestoga Falls Low Delaware Falls Low Dry Run Falls Low Dutchman Falls Low Erie Falls Low F L Ricketts Falls Low Ganoga Falls Low Harrison Wright Falls Low Huron Falls Low Kitchen Creek Falls Low Lewis Falls Low Lincoln Falls Low Mohawk Falls Low Mohican Falls Low Murray Reynolds Falls Low Oneida Falls Low Onondaga Falls Low Ozone Falls Low R B Ricketts Falls Low Seneca Falls Low Shawnee Falls Low Sheldon Reynolds Falls Low Wyandot Falls Low Wenonan Falls Low Tuscarora Falls Low Bass Lake Falls Low Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Low Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Low Indian Ladder Falls Low Leavitt Falls Low Lee Falls Low Spruce Cabin Falls Low Snow Hill Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low High Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Great Falls of the Lehigh Moderate Hawk Falls Low Tobyhanna Falls Low High Falls Low Ridgeway Falls Low Little Falls Low Wangum Falls Low Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Barely Flowing Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 11 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 51°F

Vet 61°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Thu 56°F Light Rain
Fri 45°F Chance Rain And Snow
Sat 45°F Chance Light Snow
Sun 47°F Mostly Cloudy
Mon 49°F Partly Sunny
Tue 51°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Wilkes-Barre

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Lehigh Moderate · 100 cfs 57th percentile
  2. 2 Shohola Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 40th percentile
  3. 3 Silverthread Falls Low · 1 cfs 21st percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Low · 1 cfs 21st percentile
  5. 5 Fulmer Falls Low · 1 cfs 21st percentile
  6. 6 Factory Falls Low · 1 cfs 21st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkes-Barre (27 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

17.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

19.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

19.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wilkes-Barre (47 waterfalls)

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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

3.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
0.5 miles Unknown

All 69 Waterfalls Near Wilkes-Barre

F L Ricketts Falls waterfall

F L Ricketts Falls

20.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Delaware Falls waterfall

Delaware Falls

20.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
3.2 miles Unknown
Seneca Falls waterfall

Seneca Falls

20.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Onondaga Falls waterfall

Onondaga Falls

21 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Ganoga Falls waterfall

Ganoga Falls

21 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Cayuga Falls waterfall

Cayuga Falls

21.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Mohawk Falls waterfall

Mohawk Falls

21.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
0.6 miles Unknown
Oneida Falls waterfall

Oneida Falls

21.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.2 miles 400 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

22 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

24.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Lewis Falls waterfall

Lewis Falls

25.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown

Devils Hole Falls

27.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
3.1 miles 367 ft

Rattlesnake Falls

27.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 360 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tomhicken Falls in Pennsylvania, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Tomhicken Falls

27.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

27.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

28 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Buck Hill Falls in Pennsylvania, about 171 feet of drop LiDAR

Buck Hill Falls

28.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Spruce Cabin Falls in Pennsylvania, about 43 feet of drop LiDAR

Spruce Cabin Falls

30.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

30.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

32.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wilkes-Barre

Are there free waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre?

There are 55 free waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wilkes-Barre?

There are 27 easy waterfall hikes near Wilkes-Barre, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wilkes-Barre?

There are 47 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre?

There are 47 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wilkes-Barre?

The shortest waterfall hike near Wilkes-Barre is Adams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre?

The tallest waterfall near Wilkes-Barre is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wilkes-Barre?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wilkes-Barre?

The closest waterfall to Wilkes-Barre is Whirlpool Canyon Falls, approximately 3.5 miles away.

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