Waterfall Hikes Near Chester, PA

33,048 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chester? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chester. 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 39.8456°N, -75.3718°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Chester is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Sunny
Tue 84°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Chester

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 94400 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 46 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 The Grotto Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 Scudders Falls Barely Flowing · 132 cfs 0th percentile

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

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

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

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

Scudders Falls

19.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Chester

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

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

Gilpins Falls

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

Scudders Falls

19.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

47.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chester

Are there free waterfalls near Chester?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chester?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chester?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Chester?

The closest waterfall to Chester is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 15.4 miles away.

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