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

2 of 5 waterfalls near Chester are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Roaring The Grotto Roaring Gilpins Falls Moderate Scudders Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 89°F

Mon 87°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 89°F Sunny Best
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 102°F Sunny
Fri 103°F Sunny
Ind 99°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Falls of Schuylkill Roaring · 595 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 The Grotto Roaring · 595 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Amos Falls Moderate · 5900 cfs 71st percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Scudders Falls Low · 58 cfs 17th 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

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

The Grotto

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

Scudders Falls

31.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Chester

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

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

Gilpins Falls

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

Scudders Falls

31.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

42.4 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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