Waterfall Hikes Near Scranton, PA

366,334 residents
New York Time Zone
70 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nay Aug Falls tumbles through a gorge inside Scranton's own city park, a half mile walk that takes dogs and about fifteen minutes of your day. Buttermilk Falls drops 45 feet at the end of a 0.4 mile path. The Poconos to the south deepen the list fast, with Hawk Falls at Hickory Run standing 25 feet after a 0.7 mile walk and Tobyhanna Falls covering three miles round trip. Sixty nine falls sit inside fifty miles once the mountain creeks are counted.

Located at 41.4044°N, -75.6649°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Scranton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 70 gauged

2 of 67 waterfalls near Scranton are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Barely Flowing Angel Falls Barely Flowing B Reynolds Falls Barely Flowing Cayuga Falls Barely Flowing Cold Run Road Falls Barely Flowing Conestoga Falls Barely Flowing Delaware Falls Barely Flowing Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing Dutchman Falls Barely Flowing Erie Falls Barely Flowing F L Ricketts Falls Barely Flowing Ganoga Falls Barely Flowing Harrison Wright Falls Barely Flowing Huron Falls Barely Flowing Kitchen Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lewis Falls Barely Flowing Lincoln Falls Barely Flowing Mohawk Falls Barely Flowing Mohican Falls Barely Flowing Murray Reynolds Falls Barely Flowing Oneida Falls Barely Flowing Onondaga Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing R B Ricketts Falls Barely Flowing Seneca Falls Barely Flowing Shawnee Falls Barely Flowing Sheldon Reynolds Falls Barely Flowing Wyandot Falls Barely Flowing Wenonan Falls Barely Flowing Tuscarora Falls Barely Flowing Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low High Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Great Falls of the Lehigh Barely Flowing Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Strong Raymondskill Falls Strong Shohola Falls Barely Flowing Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Aft 76°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 71°F Rain Showers
Fri 68°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sat 61°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 56°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mon 56°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 60°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Scranton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Raymondskill Falls Strong · 1820 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Strong · 1820 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 137 cfs 39th percentile
  4. 4 Silverthread Falls Low · 1 cfs 18th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Low · 1 cfs 18th percentile
  6. 6 Fulmer Falls Low · 1 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Scranton (27 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.

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

1.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

18.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.8 miles Unknown
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

20.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Scranton (47 waterfalls)

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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

14.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
0.5 miles Unknown

All 70 Waterfalls Near Scranton

Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

1.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

14.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
0.5 miles Unknown
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

15 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

18.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.8 miles Unknown
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

20.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

22.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

22.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

23.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ridgeway Falls in Pennsylvania, about 69 feet of drop LiDAR

Ridgeway Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Devils Hole Falls

26 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
3.1 miles 367 ft

Rattlesnake Falls

26 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 360 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

26.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

26.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Buck Hill Falls in Pennsylvania, about 171 feet of drop LiDAR

Buck Hill Falls

27 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Spruce Cabin Falls in Pennsylvania, about 43 feet of drop LiDAR

Spruce Cabin Falls

28.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Onondaga Falls waterfall

Onondaga Falls

29.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
F L Ricketts Falls waterfall

F L Ricketts Falls

29.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Shawnee Falls waterfall

Shawnee Falls

29.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown
Huron Falls waterfall

Huron Falls

29.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Hard
7.2 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Scranton

Are there free waterfalls near Scranton?

There are 55 free waterfalls near Scranton, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Scranton?

There are 27 easy waterfall hikes near Scranton, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Scranton?

There are 47 dog-friendly waterfalls near Scranton, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Scranton?

There are 47 kid-friendly waterfalls near Scranton, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Scranton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Scranton?

The tallest waterfall near Scranton is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Scranton require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Scranton require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Scranton?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Scranton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Scranton?

The closest waterfall to Scranton is Nay Aug Falls, approximately 1.2 miles away.

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