Waterfall Hikes Near Chadds Ford, PA

1,300 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chadds Ford? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chadds Ford. 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 39.8742°N, -75.6040°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chadds Ford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

3 of 6 waterfalls near Chadds Ford are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 77°F Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Chadds Ford

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 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 90 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 The Grotto Moderate · 90 cfs 45th percentile

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

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Chadds Ford

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

28 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chadds Ford

Are there free waterfalls near Chadds Ford?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Chadds Ford, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chadds Ford?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chadds Ford?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chadds Ford?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chadds Ford?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Chadds Ford?

The tallest waterfall near Chadds Ford is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Chadds Ford?

The closest waterfall to Chadds Ford is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 23.9 miles away.

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