Waterfall Hikes Near Kennett Square, PA

5,982 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Mushroom barns ring Kennett Square, and its six falls scatter across three states. Kilgores Rocks makes the strongest case, 1.3 miles over the Maryland line to a 17 foot drop with a pool you can swim in, dog trotting along. Gilpins Falls slides past a covered bridge down in Cecil County. Wiley Falls takes a flat mile, The Grotto about the same on gentle ground. Philadelphia holds Falls of Schuylkill, visible without stepping off the sidewalk. Every trail listed here takes dogs.

Located at 39.8438°N, -75.7113°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kennett Square

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

3 of 6 waterfalls near Kennett Square 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 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 77°F Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Kennett Square

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 Kennett Square (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 Kennett Square

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
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kennett Square

Are there free waterfalls near Kennett Square?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Kennett Square, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kennett Square?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kennett Square, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kennett Square?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kennett Square, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kennett Square?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Kennett Square, including Kilgores Rocks.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kennett Square?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Kennett Square?

The tallest waterfall near Kennett Square is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Kennett Square?

The closest waterfall to Kennett Square is Gilpins Falls, approximately 19.8 miles away.

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