Waterfall Hikes Near Brookhaven, PA

8,268 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Brookhaven? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Brookhaven. 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 39.8715°N, -75.3918°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Brookhaven

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Brookhaven is flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 87°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Brookhaven

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 83800 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Scudders Falls Moderate · 278 cfs 55th percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 The Grotto Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile

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

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

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

28 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

All 5 Waterfalls Near Brookhaven

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

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

Gilpins Falls

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

Scudders Falls

19.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

47.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Brookhaven

Are there free waterfalls near Brookhaven?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Brookhaven?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Brookhaven?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Brookhaven?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Brookhaven?

The closest waterfall to Brookhaven is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 15 miles away.

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