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Notable waterfall · Northampton, Pennsylvania

Upper Falls

Upper Falls is a waterfall in Northampton, Pennsylvania.

Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.94617, -75.12685. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Upper Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Upper Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Upper 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 Upper Falls?

    Nearby: Mount Tammany (viewpoint, 4 km), Scenic Overlook - Delaware River (viewpoint, 4 km), Worthington State Forest (sanctuary, 7 km), Kittatinny Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km), Sunfish Pond (lake, 10 km), Mount Mohican (viewpoint, 13 km).

    Is Upper Falls worth visiting?

    Upper Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Pennsylvania on Spotwander.