Waterfall Hikes Near Kennett Square, PA
within 50 miles
Mushroom barns ring Kennett Square, and its six falls scatter across three states. Kilgores Rocks makes the strongest case, 1.3 miles over the Maryland line to a 17 foot drop with a pool you can swim in, dog trotting along. Gilpins Falls slides past a covered bridge down in Cecil County. Wiley Falls takes a flat mile, The Grotto about the same on gentle ground. Philadelphia holds Falls of Schuylkill, visible without stepping off the sidewalk. Every trail listed here takes dogs.
Map of Waterfalls Near Kennett Square
Today's Conditions
Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service
Water Flow
2 of 6 waterfalls near Kennett Square are flowing strongly today
Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS
Best Day to Hike
Saturday
Partly Sunny · 74°F
Flowing best right now near Kennett Square
Updated about 1 hour agoRanked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.
- 1 Kilgores Rocks Roaring · 42 cfs 100th percentile
- 2 Wiley Falls Roaring · 42 cfs 100th percentile
- 3 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 58th percentile
- 4 Amos Falls Moderate · 20800 cfs 49th percentile
- 5 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 54 cfs 29th percentile
- 6 The Grotto Moderate · 54 cfs 29th percentile
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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kennett Square (4 waterfalls)
Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kennett Square
Are there free waterfalls near Kennett Square?
There are 5 free waterfalls near Kennett Square, including Amos Falls.
Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kennett Square?
There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Kennett Square, including Falls of Schuylkill.
Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kennett Square?
There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kennett Square, including Falls of Schuylkill.
Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kennett Square?
There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kennett Square, including Falls of Schuylkill.
Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kennett Square?
There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Kennett Square, including Kilgores Rocks.
What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kennett Square?
The shortest waterfall hike near Kennett Square is Kilgores Rocks at 1.0 miles round trip.
How tall are the waterfalls near Kennett Square?
The tallest waterfall near Kennett Square is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.
What is the closest waterfall to Kennett Square?
The closest waterfall to Kennett Square is Gilpins Falls, approximately 19.8 miles away.
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