Waterfall Hikes Near Cotton Town, PA

28 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cotton Town? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cotton Town. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.2798°N, -78.4811°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cotton Town

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

5 of 6 waterfalls near Cotton Town are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Roaring Cole Run Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Niagara Falls Moderate Winding Staircase Falls Roaring White Tail Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 76°F

Aft 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 76°F Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cotton Town

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Winding Staircase Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 White Tail Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Cole Run Falls Roaring · 1630 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Roaring · 1630 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Adams Falls Roaring · 42 cfs 92nd percentile
  6. 6 Niagara Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 30th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cotton Town (4 waterfalls)

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

Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

34.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

22.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cole Run Falls waterfall

Cole Run Falls

41.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

17.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Cotton Town

Winding Staircase Falls

37.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
White Tail Falls waterfall

White Tail Falls

37.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

34.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

22.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cole Run Falls waterfall

Cole Run Falls

41.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

17.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cotton Town

Are there free waterfalls near Cotton Town?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Cotton Town, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cotton Town?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cotton Town, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cotton Town?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cotton Town, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cotton Town?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cotton Town is Adams Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cotton Town?

The tallest waterfall near Cotton Town is Cole Run Falls at 15 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cotton Town?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Cotton Town have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cotton Town?

The closest waterfall to Cotton Town is Winding Staircase Falls, approximately 18 miles away.

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