Waterfall Hikes Near Petersburg, PA

383 residents
New York Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Petersburg? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Petersburg. 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 40.5727°N, -78.0506°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Petersburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 of 2 waterfalls near Petersburg are flowing strongly today

Winding Staircase Falls Roaring White Tail Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 77°F Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Partly Sunny
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Petersburg

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

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All 2 Waterfalls Near Petersburg

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Petersburg

Are there free waterfalls near Petersburg?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Petersburg, including White Tail Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Petersburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Petersburg is White Tail Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Petersburg?

The closest waterfall to Petersburg is Winding Staircase Falls, approximately 47.1 miles away.

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