Waterfall Hikes Near Colwyn, PA

2,849 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Colwyn? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Colwyn. 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 39.9119°N, -75.2530°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Colwyn

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Colwyn have live flow data today

Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Scudders Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Sunny
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Colwyn

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 68 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Scudders Falls Moderate · 278 cfs 55th percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile
  4. 4 The Grotto Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Colwyn (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 4 Waterfalls Near Colwyn

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
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Colwyn

Are there free waterfalls near Colwyn?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Colwyn, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Colwyn?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Colwyn?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Colwyn?

The shortest waterfall hike near Colwyn is Falls of Schuylkill at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Colwyn?

The closest waterfall to Colwyn is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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