Waterfall Hikes Near Scranton, PA

366,334 residents

New York Time Zone

69 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

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Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

68 of 69 gauged

34 of 68 waterfalls near Scranton are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate Angel Falls Moderate B Reynolds Falls Moderate Cayuga Falls Moderate Cold Run Road Falls Moderate Conestoga Falls Moderate Delaware Falls Moderate Dry Run 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 Lincoln 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 Bass Lake Falls Strong Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Roaring Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Marshall Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Roaring Clarke Falls Strong Indian Ladder Falls Strong Leavitt Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Spruce Cabin Falls Strong Snow Hill Falls Strong Darbytown Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong Hawk Falls Roaring Tobyhanna Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Wangum Falls Roaring Nay Aug Falls Roaring Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Shohola Falls Strong Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Tomhicken Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Strong

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Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 81°F Sunny

Sat 78°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Sun 76°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Lab 77°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny Best

Wed 82°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Scranton (7 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.

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Scranton (53 waterfalls)

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

Nay Aug Falls

9.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls

2.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

24.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dutchman Falls

27.5 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Clarke Falls

48.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Lee Falls

27.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

40.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Marshall Falls

40.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

1.0 miles 200 ft

Marshalls Falls

40.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Fulmer Falls

23.9 miles away

38.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Cold Run Road Falls

6.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Scranton

Are there free waterfalls near Scranton?

There are 52 free waterfalls near Scranton, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Scranton?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Scranton, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Scranton?

There are 53 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 0.6 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, 27 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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