Waterfall Hikes Near Fountain Hill, PA

4,819 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fountain Hill? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fountain Hill. 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 40.6029°N, -75.3961°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fountain Hill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 30 gauged

22 of 29 waterfalls near Fountain Hill are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Marshall Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Clarke Falls Strong Indian Ladder Falls Strong Leavitt Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Spruce Cabin Falls Strong Snow Hill Falls Strong Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Foul Rift Falls Roaring Great Falls of the Lehigh Roaring Hawk Falls Roaring Tobyhanna Falls Roaring High Falls Strong Little Falls Roaring Wangum Falls Roaring Nay Aug Falls Roaring Pottersville Falls Moderate Scudders Falls Moderate Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Tomhicken Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Strong

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Sunny
Lab 75°F Sunny Best
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 75°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 82°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Fountain Hill

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Wangum Falls Roaring · 952 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 11000 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Roaring · 952 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Tobyhanna Falls Roaring · 215 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Hawk Falls Roaring · 215 cfs 93rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fountain Hill (3 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.

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

48.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fountain Hill (19 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Fountain Hill

Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

29.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

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

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

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

Lee Falls

27.8 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
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

38.9 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
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

32 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

28 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

31.5 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
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

34.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

35.6 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

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fountain Hill

Are there free waterfalls near Fountain Hill?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Fountain Hill, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fountain Hill?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Fountain Hill, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fountain Hill?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fountain Hill, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fountain Hill?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fountain Hill, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fountain Hill?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fountain Hill is Bass Lake Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fountain Hill?

The tallest waterfall near Fountain Hill is Hawk Falls at 25 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Fountain Hill require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fountain Hill?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Fountain Hill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fountain Hill?

The closest waterfall to Fountain Hill is Foul Rift Falls, approximately 22.9 miles away.

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