Waterfall Hikes Near Lima, PA

2,644 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lima? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lima. 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 39.9194°N, -75.4416°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lima

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Lima is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 77°F

Tod 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 77°F Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Sunny
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lima

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 62400 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Scudders Falls Moderate · 278 cfs 55th percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 90 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 The Grotto Moderate · 90 cfs 45th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lima (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 Lima

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 Lima

Are there free waterfalls near Lima?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lima?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lima?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lima?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Lima?

The closest waterfall to Lima is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 14.8 miles away.

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