Waterfall Hikes Near Clarks Summit, PA

5,091 residents
New York Time Zone
70 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seventy falls come within fifty miles of Clarks Summit, and the nearest is a city park walk. Nay Aug Falls drops through a gorge on Scranton's east side, half a mile round trip. Buttermilk Falls gives you 45 feet of falling water for 0.4 miles of trail. Out in the Poconos, Hawk Falls stands 25 feet high after 0.7 miles, and Tobyhanna Falls costs three miles with 300 feet of gain. The Great Falls of the Lehigh makes a four mile outing. Nearly every trail here allows dogs.

Located at 41.4902°N, -75.7065°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clarks Summit

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

69 of 70 gauged

33 of 69 waterfalls near Clarks Summit are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate Angel Falls Moderate B Reynolds Falls Moderate Cayuga Falls Moderate Cold Run Road Falls Moderate Conestoga Falls Moderate Delaware Falls Moderate Dry Run Falls Moderate Dutchman Falls Moderate Erie Falls Moderate F L Ricketts Falls Moderate Ganoga Falls Moderate Harrison Wright Falls Moderate Huron Falls Moderate Kitchen Creek Falls Moderate Lewis Falls Moderate Lincoln Falls Moderate Mohawk Falls Moderate Mohican Falls Moderate Murray Reynolds Falls Moderate Oneida Falls Moderate Onondaga Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate R B Ricketts Falls Moderate Seneca Falls Moderate Shawnee Falls Moderate Sheldon Reynolds Falls Moderate Wyandot Falls Moderate Wenonan Falls Moderate Tuscarora Falls Moderate 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 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 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 Shohola Falls Strong Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 74°F

Aft 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 74°F Sunny Best
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Clarks Summit

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Clarks Summit (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 Clarks Summit (52 waterfalls)

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Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

2.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All 70 Waterfalls Near Clarks Summit

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

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

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 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
Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

27.9 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
Onondaga Falls waterfall

Onondaga Falls

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

F L Ricketts Falls

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

Shawnee Falls

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

Huron Falls

37.2 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
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

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

R B Ricketts Falls

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

B Reynolds Falls

44.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wyandot Falls waterfall

Wyandot Falls

29.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clarks Summit

Are there free waterfalls near Clarks Summit?

There are 52 free waterfalls near Clarks Summit, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Clarks Summit?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Clarks Summit?

There are 52 dog-friendly waterfalls near Clarks Summit, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Clarks Summit?

There are 46 kid-friendly waterfalls near Clarks Summit, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clarks Summit?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Clarks Summit?

The tallest waterfall near Clarks Summit is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Clarks Summit require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Clarks Summit?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Clarks Summit have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Clarks Summit?

The closest waterfall to Clarks Summit is Nay Aug Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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