Waterfall Hikes Near Philadelphia, PA

5,683,533 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

For a city of its size Philadelphia keeps a short waterfall list, five inside fifty miles. Falls of Schuylkill gave the East Falls neighborhood its name, and the site shows from the road. The Grotto is a mile round trip. Scudders Falls stirs the Delaware up near the Interstate 295 crossing, and Foul Rift churns the same river farther upstream. Buttermilk Falls takes half a mile on foot. Dogs are welcome at every stop here that has a trail.

Located at 40.0077°N, -75.1339°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Philadelphia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

2 of 5 waterfalls near Philadelphia are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Strong Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Foul Rift Falls Roaring Scudders Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny Best
Lab 80°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Philadelphia

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 320 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Scudders Falls Moderate · 278 cfs 55th percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 The Grotto Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Philadelphia (4 waterfalls)

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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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Philadelphia

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
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

29.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Philadelphia

Are there free waterfalls near Philadelphia?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Philadelphia, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Philadelphia?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Philadelphia, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Philadelphia?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Philadelphia, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Philadelphia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Philadelphia is Buttermilk Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Philadelphia?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Philadelphia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Philadelphia?

The closest waterfall to Philadelphia is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 2.6 miles away.

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