Waterfall Hikes Near Darby, PA

10,682 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Darby? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Darby. 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 39.9210°N, -75.2610°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Darby

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Darby have live flow data today

Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing The Grotto Barely Flowing Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Thu 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Darby

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Scudders Falls Barely Flowing · 94 cfs 6th percentile
  2. 2 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing · 54 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 The Grotto Barely Flowing · 54 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Darby (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 4 Waterfalls Near Darby

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
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Darby

Are there free waterfalls near Darby?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Darby, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Darby?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Darby?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Darby?

The shortest waterfall hike near Darby is Falls of Schuylkill at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Darby?

The closest waterfall to Darby is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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