Waterfall Hikes Near Middletown, PA

7,245 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Middletown? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Middletown. 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 40.6440°N, -75.3244°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Middletown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 37 gauged

6 of 36 waterfalls near Middletown are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Foul Rift Falls Roaring Great Falls of the Lehigh Moderate Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Ridgeway Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Wangum Falls Strong Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Low Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Tomhicken Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 79°F Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Middletown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 21300 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 11500 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Ridgeway Falls Strong · 1490 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Strong · 1490 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Strong · 524 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Wangum Falls Strong · 524 cfs 82nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Middletown (5 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.

Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

48.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Middletown (24 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
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

38.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Middletown

Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

38.3 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
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47 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
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

19.2 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
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

23.9 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.8 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

Ridgeway Falls

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

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Middletown

Are there free waterfalls near Middletown?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Middletown, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Middletown?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Middletown, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Middletown?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Middletown, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Middletown?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Middletown, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Middletown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Middletown?

The tallest waterfall near Middletown is Dingmans Falls at 130 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Middletown require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Middletown?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Middletown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Middletown?

The closest waterfall to Middletown is Foul Rift Falls, approximately 17.9 miles away.

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