Waterfall Hikes Near West Reading, PA

4,533 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Reading? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Reading. 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 40.3337°N, -75.9470°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Reading

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

10 waterfalls near West Reading have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 87°F

Tod 87°F Sunny Best
Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near West Reading

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 67th percentile
  2. 2 Hawk Falls Moderate · 190 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Moderate · 6240 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Falls of Schuylkill Low · 55 cfs 12th percentile

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

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

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 West 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
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

38.2 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Reading

Are there free waterfalls near West Reading?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Reading?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Reading?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Reading?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Reading?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Reading?

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

What is the closest waterfall to West Reading?

The closest waterfall to West Reading is Gilpins Falls, approximately 33.7 miles away.

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