Waterfall Hikes Near Pottsville, PA

13,386 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ricketts Glen anchors the waterfall hiking north of Pottsville. The 7.2 mile Falls Trail loop follows Kitchen Creek past Harrison Wright Falls at 27 feet and B Reynolds Falls at 40, one drop after another the whole way down. Adams Falls waits a tenth of a mile from the trailhead lot if the loop sounds like too much. Closer to home, Tomhicken Falls runs two miles round trip with 200 feet of gain, and Wyandot Falls takes 1.4. Thirty four falls come within fifty miles of town, dogs allowed throughout.

Located at 40.6798°N, -76.2091°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pottsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

4 of 34 waterfalls near Pottsville are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate B Reynolds Falls Moderate Cayuga Falls Moderate Conestoga Falls Moderate Delaware Falls Moderate Dutchman Falls Moderate Erie Falls Moderate F L Ricketts Falls Moderate Ganoga Falls Moderate Harrison Wright Falls Moderate Huron Falls Moderate Kitchen Creek Falls Moderate Lewis Falls Moderate Mohawk Falls Moderate Mohican Falls Moderate Murray Reynolds Falls Moderate Oneida Falls Moderate Onondaga Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate R B Ricketts Falls Moderate Seneca Falls Moderate Shawnee Falls Moderate Sheldon Reynolds Falls Moderate Wyandot Falls Moderate Wenonan Falls Moderate Tuscarora Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong Hawk Falls Roaring Tobyhanna Falls Roaring Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 73°F

Aft 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Sunny Best
Lab 76°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pottsville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 13600 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Tobyhanna Falls Roaring · 212 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Hawk Falls Roaring · 212 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong · 186 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Mohawk Falls Moderate · 46 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Mohican Falls Moderate · 46 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pottsville (1 waterfall)

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 Pottsville (29 waterfalls)

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Tomhicken Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Murray Reynolds Falls waterfall

Murray Reynolds Falls

29.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sheldon Reynolds Falls waterfall

Sheldon Reynolds Falls

29.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harrison Wright Falls waterfall

Harrison Wright Falls

29.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Pottsville

Tomhicken Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Murray Reynolds Falls waterfall

Murray Reynolds Falls

29.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sheldon Reynolds Falls waterfall

Sheldon Reynolds Falls

29.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harrison Wright Falls waterfall

Harrison Wright Falls

29.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wyandot Falls waterfall

Wyandot Falls

29.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
B Reynolds Falls waterfall

B Reynolds Falls

44.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
R B Ricketts Falls waterfall

R B Ricketts Falls

37.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Erie Falls waterfall

Erie Falls

29.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tuscarora Falls waterfall

Tuscarora Falls

29.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

37.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huron Falls waterfall

Huron Falls

37.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shawnee Falls waterfall

Shawnee Falls

21.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Conestoga Falls waterfall

Conestoga Falls

29.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mohican Falls waterfall

Mohican Falls

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
F L Ricketts Falls waterfall

F L Ricketts Falls

21.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Delaware Falls waterfall

Delaware Falls

29.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Seneca Falls waterfall

Seneca Falls

29.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onondaga Falls waterfall

Onondaga Falls

21.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pottsville

Are there free waterfalls near Pottsville?

There are 31 free waterfalls near Pottsville, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pottsville?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Pottsville, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pottsville?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pottsville, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pottsville?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pottsville, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pottsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pottsville is Adams Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pottsville?

The tallest waterfall near Pottsville is Ganoga Falls at 94 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Pottsville require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Pottsville?

The closest waterfall to Pottsville is Tomhicken Falls, approximately 14.5 miles away.

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