Waterfall Hikes Near Reading, PA

272,712 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Reading's ten falls scatter widely, so pick by drive. Tomhicken Falls to the north runs two miles with 200 feet of gain. Hawk Falls, up in Hickory Run State Park, drops 25 feet after 0.7 miles. The Grotto is a mile round trip. Heading south, Falls of Schuylkill in Philadelphia is a drive up view, and Gilpins Falls pours by its covered bridge in Cecil County, Maryland. Amos Falls and Conewago Falls fill the middle distances. Dogs are allowed on every trail we have details for.

Located at 40.3400°N, -75.9267°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Reading

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

2 of 10 waterfalls near Reading are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Strong Conewago Falls Barely Flowing Conewago Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Hawk Falls Moderate Scudders Falls Moderate Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 90°F

Wed 83°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 90°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Sunny Best
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Reading

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 13900 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Amos Falls Strong · 23700 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Scudders Falls Moderate · 130 cfs 71st percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 62 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 The Grotto Moderate · 62 cfs 61st percentile
  6. 6 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 37 cfs 58th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Reading (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 Reading (5 waterfalls)

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Tomhicken Falls

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

The Grotto

18.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Reading

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

31.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

38.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Amos Falls

21 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

25.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

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

The Grotto

18.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

42.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

38.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Reading

Are there free waterfalls near Reading?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Reading, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Reading?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Reading?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Reading, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Reading?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Reading, including Falls of Schuylkill.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Reading?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Reading?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Reading?

The closest waterfall to Reading is Gilpins Falls, approximately 34.9 miles away.

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