Waterfall Hikes Near Brookhaven, PA

8,268 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Brookhaven? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Brookhaven. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.8715°N, -75.3918°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Brookhaven

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

2 of 5 waterfalls near Brookhaven are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Low Falls of Schuylkill Strong The Grotto Strong Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tue 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Brookhaven

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Falls of Schuylkill Roaring · 87 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 The Grotto Roaring · 87 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Amos Falls Moderate · 5900 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Scudders Falls Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Brookhaven (3 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

30.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

35.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Brookhaven

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

30.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

29 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

35.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

42.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Brookhaven

Are there free waterfalls near Brookhaven?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Brookhaven, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Brookhaven?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Brookhaven, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Brookhaven?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Brookhaven, including Falls of Schuylkill.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Brookhaven?

The shortest waterfall hike near Brookhaven is Amos Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Brookhaven?

The closest waterfall to Brookhaven is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 15 miles away.

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