Waterfall Hikes Near Bethany, PA

235 residents
New York Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bethany? There are 49 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bethany. 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 41.6143°N, -75.2872°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bethany

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 49 gauged

39 of 48 waterfalls near Bethany are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bucks Falls Roaring Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Marshall Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Roaring Clarke Falls Strong Indian Ladder Falls Strong Leavitt Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Spruce Cabin Falls Strong Snow Hill Falls Strong Darbytown Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong Hawk Falls Roaring Tobyhanna Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Wangum Falls Roaring Nay Aug Falls Roaring Nevele Falls Strong Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Strong Tillman Falls Strong

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 78°F Sunny
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Bethany

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ridgeway Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring · 1070 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 11900 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Wangum Falls Roaring · 1070 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Darbytown Falls Roaring · 1750 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bethany (7 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 Bethany (30 waterfalls)

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

Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

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

Little Falls

39.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 49 Waterfalls Near Bethany

Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

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

Little Falls

39.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

32.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

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

Leavitt Falls

34.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

27.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

32 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

31.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

29.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

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

Paradise Falls

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

High Falls

34.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

35.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

6.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

48.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

27.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bethany

Are there free waterfalls near Bethany?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Bethany, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bethany?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Bethany, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bethany?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bethany, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bethany?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bethany, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bethany?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bethany is Bass Lake Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bethany?

The tallest waterfall near Bethany is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Bethany require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Bethany requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bethany?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Bethany have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bethany?

The closest waterfall to Bethany is Wangum Falls, approximately 7.4 miles away.

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