Waterfall Hikes Near Swarthmore, PA

6,507 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Swarthmore? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Swarthmore. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.9023°N, -75.3488°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Swarthmore

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

2 of 5 waterfalls near Swarthmore are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Low Falls of Schuylkill Strong The Grotto Strong Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Scudders Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tue 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Swarthmore

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Schuylkill Roaring · 87 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 The Grotto Roaring · 87 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Amos Falls Moderate · 5900 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Scudders Falls Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Swarthmore (3 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

35.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Swarthmore

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

29 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

35.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

42.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Swarthmore

Are there free waterfalls near Swarthmore?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Swarthmore, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Swarthmore?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Swarthmore, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swarthmore?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Swarthmore, including Falls of Schuylkill.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Swarthmore?

The shortest waterfall hike near Swarthmore is Amos Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Swarthmore?

The closest waterfall to Swarthmore is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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