Waterfall Hikes Near Shillington, PA

5,458 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shillington? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shillington. 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 40.3029°N, -75.9670°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shillington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

3 of 9 waterfalls near Shillington are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Tod 82°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 101°F Sunny
Fri 101°F Sunny
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Shillington

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hawk Falls Roaring · 147 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Tomhicken Falls Strong · 44 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Gilpins Falls Strong · 29 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Moderate · 52 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 62nd percentile

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

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

Tomhicken Falls

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

The Grotto

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Shillington

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

44.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Amos Falls

42.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

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

Falls of Schuylkill

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

Hawk Falls

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

26.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shillington

Are there free waterfalls near Shillington?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shillington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shillington?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shillington?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Shillington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shillington?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Shillington?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Shillington?

The closest waterfall to Shillington is Gilpins Falls, approximately 32.6 miles away.

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