Waterfall Hikes Near Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia sits in the Delaware Valley where the Atlantic coastal plain meets the Piedmont uplands, producing a mix of flat lowlands, wooded ravines and steep, rocky gorges carved by creeks and rivers. Five waterfalls within 50 miles are accessed by generally moderate hikes through shaded riparian hardwoods, rocky streambed scrambles and historic stone-lined park trails, offering an unusual juxtaposition of urban proximity and unexpectedly rugged, nature-rich corridors for day hikes.