Waterfall Hikes Near Glenolden, PA

7,190 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Glenolden? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Glenolden. 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 39.8996°N, -75.2919°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Glenolden

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Glenolden 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 · 79°F

Aft 88°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny Best
Lab 80°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 Glenolden

Updated about 3 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 · 90 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 The Grotto Moderate · 90 cfs 45th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Glenolden (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 Glenolden

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

Amos Falls

47.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Glenolden

Are there free waterfalls near Glenolden?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Glenolden?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Glenolden?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Glenolden?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Glenolden?

The closest waterfall to Glenolden is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 9.4 miles away.

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