Waterfall Hikes Near Downingtown, PA

8,088 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Downingtown? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Downingtown. 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 40.0076°N, -75.7019°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Downingtown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

2 of 6 waterfalls near Downingtown are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

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Flowing best right now near Downingtown

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 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Downingtown (4 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
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 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

All 6 Waterfalls Near Downingtown

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

Amos Falls

42.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Downingtown

Are there free waterfalls near Downingtown?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Downingtown, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Downingtown?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Downingtown, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Downingtown?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Downingtown, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Downingtown?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Downingtown, including Kilgores Rocks.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Downingtown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Downingtown?

The tallest waterfall near Downingtown is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Downingtown?

The closest waterfall to Downingtown is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 21.5 miles away.

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