Notable waterfall · Erie, Pennsylvania
Howard Falls
Howard Falls is a waterfall in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Howard Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Howard Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Howard Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.95566, -80.23008. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Howard Falls
- Edinboro Lake · lake · Erie · ~14 km · Must-see
- Erie Bluffs State Park · sanctuary · Erie · ~18 km · Must-see
- Waldameer Park & Water World · park · Erie · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sommerheim Park Archaeological District · fort · Erie · ~24 km · Must-see
- Erie Zoo · sanctuary · Erie · ~25 km · Must-see
- Saint Peter Cathedral Church · church · Erie · ~28 km · Must-see
- Presque Isle State Park · sanctuary · Erie · ~28 km · Must-see
- Fort Presque Isle · fort · Erie · ~30 km · Must-see
- Erie Land Light · lake · Erie · ~31 km · Must-see
- Presque Isle Lighthouse · beach · Erie · ~32 km · Must-see
- Erie Harbor North Pier Light · lake · Erie · ~32 km · Must-see
- John Brown Tannery Site · fort · Crawford · ~44 km · Must-see
- Erie National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Crawford · ~47 km · Must-see
- Conneaut Lake · lake · Crawford · ~48 km · Must-see
- Pymatuning State Park · sanctuary · Crawford · ~52 km · Must-see
- Findley Lake · lake · Erie · ~56 km · Must-see
- Pymatuning Reservoir · lake · Crawford · ~57 km · Must-see
- Ashtabula Harbor Light · fort · Ashtabula · ~59 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Howard Falls
- Cascade Park · waterfall · Lawrence · ~136 km · Must-see
- Chagrin Falls · waterfall · Cuyahoga · ~141 km · Must-see
- Buttermilk Falls Overlook · waterfall · Erie · ~15 km
- Buttermilk Falls · waterfall · Erie · ~15 km
- Niagra Falls · waterfall · Erie · ~29 km
- Jackson Falls · waterfall · Warren · ~76 km
- Trailhead For Skinny Dip Falls · waterfall · Erie · ~79 km
- Boughton Falls · waterfall · Venango · ~80 km
- Gregg Falls · waterfall · Venango · ~82 km
- Cataract Falls · waterfall · Ashtabula · ~97 km
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Frequently asked
Is Howard Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Howard Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Howard Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Howard Falls?
Nearby: Edinboro Lake (lake, 14 km), Erie Bluffs State Park (sanctuary, 18 km), Waldameer Park & Water World (park, 22 km), Sommerheim Park Archaeological District (fort, 24 km), Erie Zoo (sanctuary, 25 km), Saint Peter Cathedral Church (church, 28 km).
Is Howard Falls worth visiting?
Howard Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Pennsylvania on Spotwander.