Waterfall Hikes Near Pittsburgh, PA

1,749,091 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ohiopyle State Park does the heavy lifting for Pittsburgh, an hour and change southeast in the Laurel Highlands. Jonathan Run Falls there covers three easy miles with 200 feet of climb, and Sugar Run Falls takes two at a moderate grade. Adams Falls near Ligonier asks for a tenth of a mile, barely a stroll. North on I-79, Springfield Falls drops twenty feet within sight of the parking area. Ten falls total, and every trail with data on it welcomes dogs.

Located at 40.4397°N, -79.9763°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pittsburgh

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

4 of 10 waterfalls near Pittsburgh are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate Creek Falls Moderate Cucumber Falls Moderate Jonathan Run Falls Moderate Ohiopyle Falls Moderate Sugar Run Falls Moderate Grant City Falls Strong Springfield Falls Strong Spillway Falls Strong Homewood Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Wed 79°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 70°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Fri 64°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat 54°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 55°F Partly Sunny
Mon 56°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 60°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Pittsburgh

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Homewood Falls Roaring · 1230 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Grant City Falls Strong · 6 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Springfield Falls Strong · 6 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Spillway Falls Strong · 6 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Creek Falls Moderate · 1250 cfs 59th percentile
  6. 6 Cucumber Falls Moderate · 1110 cfs 36th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pittsburgh (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.

Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

44.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

All 10 Waterfalls Near Pittsburgh

Creek Falls waterfall

Creek Falls

28.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

33.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

33.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

34.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

44.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Sugar Run Falls waterfall

Sugar Run Falls

46.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.6 miles 300 ft
Jonathan Run Falls waterfall

Jonathan Run Falls

46.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Cucumber Falls waterfall

Cucumber Falls

48.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Ohiopyle Falls waterfall

Ohiopyle Falls

48.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pittsburgh

Are there free waterfalls near Pittsburgh?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Pittsburgh, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pittsburgh?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Pittsburgh, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pittsburgh?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pittsburgh, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pittsburgh?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pittsburgh, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pittsburgh?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pittsburgh is Adams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pittsburgh?

The tallest waterfall near Pittsburgh is Cucumber Falls at 30 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pittsburgh?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Pittsburgh have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pittsburgh?

The closest waterfall to Pittsburgh is Creek Falls, approximately 28.9 miles away.

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