Waterfall Hikes Near Pennwyn, PA

510 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pennwyn? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pennwyn. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.2895°N, -75.9731°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pennwyn

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

3 of 10 waterfalls near Pennwyn are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Hawk Falls Roaring Kilgores Rocks Strong Scudders Falls Moderate Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 76°F Sunny
Lab 77°F Sunny Best
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 79°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pennwyn

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 83800 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Hawk Falls Roaring · 212 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 48 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pennwyn (1 waterfall)

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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pennwyn (6 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Tomhicken Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

28 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Pennwyn

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Amos Falls

47.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

28 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 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
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pennwyn

Are there free waterfalls near Pennwyn?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Pennwyn, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pennwyn?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Pennwyn, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pennwyn?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pennwyn, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pennwyn?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pennwyn, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pennwyn?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pennwyn?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pennwyn is Amos Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pennwyn?

The tallest waterfall near Pennwyn is Hawk Falls at 25 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Pennwyn?

The closest waterfall to Pennwyn is Gilpins Falls, approximately 32.2 miles away.

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