Outdoors NearbyButtermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls is a waterfall in Pennsylvania, about 7 miles from Mountain Top. OpenStreetMap lists it as about 59 feet (18 m) high. Nearby you can also see Salvatore Falls.
| Location | Near Mountain Top, Pennsylvania Directions |
|---|---|
| Height | about 59 ft (18 m) |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Rocks near falls are slippery, so stay on the trail and behind railings.
Best time to visit: Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls is about 41 miles north of Allentown, PA, measured in a straight line.
Spring melt and wet weeks bring the biggest flow. Near Mountain Top the most rainy days fall in March, May and June (about 8 per month). February is the driest month with about 6 rainy days, so smaller falls can thin out then. From December to March average lows are 20 to 29 °F. Microspikes and a headlamp belong in the pack on cold-season hikes.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 °F | 20 °F | 6 |
| Feb | 39 °F | 22 °F | 6 |
| Mar | 48 °F | 29 °F | 7 |
| Apr | 61 °F | 39 °F | 7 |
| May | 72 °F | 50 °F | 8 |
| Jun | 80 °F | 58 °F | 8 |
| Jul | 85 °F | 63 °F | 7 |
| Aug | 82 °F | 61 °F | 7 |
| Sep | 75 °F | 54 °F | 6 |
| Oct | 63 °F | 43 °F | 6 |
| Nov | 51 °F | 34 °F | 6 |
| Dec | 40 °F | 26 °F | 6 |
More to do nearby
- Toyota Sportsplex (ice rink, 8 mi)
- Wright Twp Dog Park (dog park, 9 mi)
For the trail to the falls
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More waterfalls nearby
- Salvatore Falls near Laflin · 6 mi Directions
- Choke Creek Falls near Big Bass Lake · 6 mi Directions
- Great Falls of the Lehigh near Towamensing Trails · 7 mi Directions
- Tobyhanna Falls near Towamensing Trails · 10 mi Directions
- Rattlesnake Falls near Avoca · 12 mi Directions
- Hawk Falls near Towamensing Trails · 12 mi Directions
- Buttermilk Falls near Weatherly · 14 mi Directions
- Lukes Falls near Weatherly · 14 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Buttermilk Falls located?
In Pennsylvania, about 7 miles from Mountain Top, at 41.1670, -75.7422. The directions link takes you to the nearest road; the last part may be a trail.
How tall is Buttermilk Falls?
About 59 feet (18 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What is the best season for Buttermilk Falls?
Spring melt and wet weeks bring the biggest flow. Near Mountain Top the most rainy days fall in March, May and June (about 8 per month). February is the driest month with about 6 rainy days, so smaller falls can thin out then.
How far is Buttermilk Falls from Allentown, PA?
Buttermilk Falls is about 41 miles north of Allentown, PA, measured in a straight line.
What other waterfalls are near Buttermilk Falls?
Salvatore Falls (6 mi), Choke Creek Falls (6 mi), Great Falls of the Lehigh (7 mi) and Tobyhanna Falls (10 mi).