Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkes-Barre, PA

44,123 residents
New York Time Zone
65 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wilkes-Barre? There are 65 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wilkes-Barre. 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 41.2469°N, -75.8760°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wilkes-Barre

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

64 of 65 gauged

31 of 64 waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tue 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Wilkes-Barre

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Adams Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Dutchman Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Erie Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 F L Ricketts Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 R B Ricketts Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Ozone Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkes-Barre (6 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 Wilkes-Barre (50 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

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

Nay Aug Falls

19.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

28.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

28.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 65 Waterfalls Near Wilkes-Barre

F L Ricketts Falls waterfall

F L Ricketts Falls

39.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Delaware Falls waterfall

Delaware Falls

15.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Seneca Falls waterfall

Seneca Falls

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

Onondaga Falls

39.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ganoga Falls waterfall

Ganoga Falls

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

Cayuga Falls

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

Mohawk Falls

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

Oneida Falls

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

Hawk Falls

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

Twin Falls

29.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lewis Falls waterfall

Lewis Falls

29.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

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

Indian Ladder Falls

9.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

38.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

39.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

12.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

25.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutchman Falls waterfall

Dutchman Falls

30.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wilkes-Barre

Are there free waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre?

There are 50 free waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wilkes-Barre?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Wilkes-Barre, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wilkes-Barre?

There are 50 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre?

There are 44 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 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Wilkes-Barre?

The tallest waterfall near Wilkes-Barre is Dingmans Falls at 130 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, 24 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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