Waterfall Hikes Near Forest City, PA

1,612 residents
New York Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Forest City? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Forest City. 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 41.6521°N, -75.4691°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Forest City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 48 gauged

38 of 47 waterfalls near Forest City are flowing strongly today

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 F L Ricketts Falls Moderate Huron Falls Moderate Onondaga Falls Moderate Shawnee Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Roaring 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 Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 72°F

Aft 76°F Partly Sunny
Sat 72°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 70°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 72°F Sunny Best
Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Forest City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Forest City (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 Forest City (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
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
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

39.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Forest City

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 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

White Store Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

40.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

40.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

40.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

24 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Winona Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

38.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

37.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

38.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Forest City

Are there free waterfalls near Forest City?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Forest City, including Buck Hill Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Forest City?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Forest City?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Forest City, including Bushkill Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest City?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest City, including Bushkill Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Forest City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Forest City is Buck Hill Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Forest City?

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

Do any waterfalls near Forest City require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Forest City?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Forest City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Forest City?

The closest waterfall to Forest City is Bucks Falls, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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