Waterfall Hikes Near Pennside, PA

5,235 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pennside? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pennside. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.3384°N, -75.8764°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pennside

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

5 of 12 waterfalls near Pennside are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong Hawk Falls Roaring Tobyhanna Falls Roaring Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 76°F Sunny
Lab 77°F Sunny Best
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pennside

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 11900 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Amos Falls Roaring · 83800 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Hawk Falls Roaring · 212 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Tobyhanna Falls Roaring · 212 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong · 186 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pennside (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pennside (7 waterfalls)

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

Tomhicken Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

28 miles away
Pennsylvania
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

All 12 Waterfalls Near Pennside

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

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

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

47.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

19.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pennside

Are there free waterfalls near Pennside?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Pennside, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pennside?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Pennside, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pennside?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pennside, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pennside?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pennside, including Falls of Schuylkill.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pennside?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pennside is Amos Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pennside?

The tallest waterfall near Pennside is Hawk Falls at 25 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Pennside?

The closest waterfall to Pennside is Gilpins Falls, approximately 37 miles away.

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