Waterfall Hikes Near Media, PA

5,860 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Media? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Media. 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 39.9199°N, -75.3889°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Media

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Media is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 4 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 77°F Sunny
Lab 79°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Media

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 Media (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 Media

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 Media

Are there free waterfalls near Media?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Media?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Media?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Media?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Media?

The closest waterfall to Media is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 12.5 miles away.

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