Waterfall Hikes Near Schwenksville, PA

1,366 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Schwenksville? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Schwenksville. 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 40.2574°N, -75.4662°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Schwenksville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

7 of 10 waterfalls near Schwenksville are flowing strongly today

Clarke Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Foul Rift Falls Roaring Great Falls of the Lehigh Roaring Hawk Falls Roaring Tobyhanna Falls Roaring Paradise Falls Strong Scudders Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Schwenksville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Hawk Falls Roaring · 215 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Tobyhanna Falls Roaring · 215 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls of the Lehigh Roaring · 191 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Clarke Falls Strong · 68 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Lee Falls Strong · 68 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Schwenksville (2 waterfalls)

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.

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

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

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

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
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

19.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Schwenksville

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
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

19.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

29.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

48.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

48.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

27.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Schwenksville

Are there free waterfalls near Schwenksville?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Schwenksville, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Schwenksville?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Schwenksville, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Schwenksville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Schwenksville?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Schwenksville, including Falls of Schuylkill.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Schwenksville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Schwenksville is Clarke Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Schwenksville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Schwenksville?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Schwenksville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Schwenksville?

The closest waterfall to Schwenksville is The Grotto, approximately 20.7 miles away.

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