Waterfall Hikes Near Thorndale, PA

4,007 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Thorndale? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Thorndale. 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 39.9991°N, -75.7517°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Thorndale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

2 of 8 waterfalls near Thorndale are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Low Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Strong The Grotto Strong Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing Wiley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Tue 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 79°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Thorndale

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 Conewago Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 36th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Thorndale (4 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
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Thorndale

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

Gilpins Falls

29 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

42.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

27.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

26.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Thorndale

Are there free waterfalls near Thorndale?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Thorndale, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Thorndale?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Thorndale, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Thorndale?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Thorndale, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Thorndale?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Thorndale?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Thorndale?

The tallest waterfall near Thorndale is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Thorndale?

The closest waterfall to Thorndale is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 24 miles away.

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