LiDAR terrain view · USGS 3DEP
Buck Hill Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainBefore you go
Buck Hill Falls is on private community land. Outside residents and their guests, visitors should join a public guided hike run by the Buck Hill Conservation Foundation or contact the community office (570-595-7511) before going.
About Buck Hill Falls
Buck Hill Falls is the waterfall on Buck Hill Creek that gives its name to the Buck Hill Falls community in Barrett Township, Monroe County, a private Pocono enclave founded in 1901 by a group of Quakers from Philadelphia. The falls sit in the community's woodland, which is laced with more than 40 miles of private trails. The public can usually see it only on guided hikes sponsored by the Buck Hill Conservation Foundation.
The Setting
Buck Hill Falls sits at 1,102 feet within Jenkins Woods, in the foothills of Pennsylvania.
Trail & Hike Details
Trail Description
The falls are reached on the community's private trail network; we found no published length or elevation figures for a public route. The Buck Hill Conservation Foundation leads weekly hikes in summer and periodic guided hikes the rest of the year that are open to the public, and trail maps are available at the community office.
What to Expect
Visitors can expect a serene and picturesque waterfall surrounded by forested areas. However, access is typically restricted to residents or guests of the Buck Hill Falls community.
Accessibility
Accessibility information is not available. Visitors should contact the Buck Hill Falls community for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Buck Hill Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
The community does not publish a dog rule for visitors on its trails; ask when booking a guided hike.
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
Permit required
Access to Buck Hill Falls is typically restricted to residents or guests of the Buck Hill Falls community. Contact the community for permit or access details.
🏊 Is There Swimming at Buck Hill Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and fall are ideal for visiting due to the vibrant foliage and higher water flow. Summer is also a good time for warmer weather, but access may still be restricted.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Access to Buck Hill Falls is restricted, and visitors should respect private property. Trails may be uneven or slippery near the waterfall. Always exercise caution.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Swiftwater Creek, 7.5 miles away, not on Buck Hill Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
9 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Lower than usual for this time of year
Based on 24 years of record
0.69 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is lower than usual for this time of year.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge Swiftwater Creek at Swiftwater, PA (12 km away).
Today
Moderate
9 cfs
9/10Tomorrow
Moderate
10 cfs
9/10Tue
Moderate
10 cfs
9/10Wed
Moderate
9 cfs
9/10Thu
Moderate
10 cfs
9/10Fri
Moderate
10 cfs
9/10Sat
Moderate
10 cfs
9/10Best window: Today — moderate flow, partly sunny (trip score 9/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid March to late April, peaking in April.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Buck Hill Falls Frozen?
Updated about 17 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Buck Hill Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 40°F to 33°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 10 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Pennsylvania.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
1-meter lidar measures about 171 feet of descent through Buck Hill Falls, a steep tiered drop rather than a single free fall. The brink sits at about 1,084 feet above sea level.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 133 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 89 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing northeast, the falls catch soft morning light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 1,084 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 171 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Northeast
- Catches soft morning light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading northeast).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
The falls are inside the private Buck Hill Falls community near Mountainhome and Canadensis in Monroe County. Contact the community office or the Buck Hill Conservation Foundation for the meeting point of public guided hikes.
Get Directions on Google MapsParking
Parking may be available within the Buck Hill Falls community, but access is typically restricted to residents or guests.
Hours
Elevation
1,102 feet above sea level
Coordinates
41.194813° N, -75.268515° W
Land Management
Managed by NGO Restricted Access
Visitor Tips & Gear
Check the Buck Hill Conservation Foundation schedule for public guided hikes, which are led by local naturalists. Anglers need a Pennsylvania fishing license plus a Buck Hill Falls fishing permit to fish community waters.
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Nearby Campground
Alosa Campsites
17 miles away · 6 sites
Overview The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream. This section of the river offers unspoiled views, excellent boating, fishing, and birding opportunities within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River. These reservation-only campsites are avail
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Nearby Attractions
The Pocono Mountains region offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and other waterfalls such as Bushkill Falls.
Wildlife
The area around Buck Hill Falls is home to typical Pocono wildlife, including deer, birds, and small mammals.
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