Purgatory Falls
Pennsylvania · 30-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Purgatory Falls is a waterfall in Pennsylvania. It drops roughly 30 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purgatory Falls (this page) | — | 30 ft | — | — | — |
| Fredericktown Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Stewarts Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Sheepskin Hollow Falls | 3 mi | 15 ft | — | — | — |
| Upper Sheepskin Hollow Falls | 3 mi | 15 ft | — | — | — |
| Homewood Falls | 12 mi | 30 ft | — | — | — |
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How tall is Purgatory Falls?
Purgatory Falls is 30 feet (9.14 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Purgatory Falls from a major city?
Purgatory Falls is 2 miles from Calcutta (about 3 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
40.7083, -80.5174
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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