Waterfall Hikes Near West Chester, PA

19,016 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Six falls scatter around West Chester, several of them across state lines. Kilgores Rocks heads the list down in Maryland, where a 1.3-mile round trip ends at a 17-foot drop with a swimming hole underneath, dogs welcome. One easy mile reaches The Grotto. Over in Philadelphia the Falls of Schuylkill shows from the roadside, no walking required. Gilpins Falls, an old mill site toward the head of the Chesapeake, still lacks trail numbers, and Scudders Falls keeps things gentle. On a hot afternoon the swimming hole ends the debate.

Located at 39.9601°N, -75.6058°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Chester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

2 of 6 waterfalls near West Chester are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Strong Scudders Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 76°F Sunny
Lab 77°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Chester

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 38400 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 68 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Scudders Falls Moderate · 278 cfs 55th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 The Grotto Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Chester (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
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

19.2 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

All 6 Waterfalls Near West Chester

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
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
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

19.2 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Chester

Are there free waterfalls near West Chester?

There are 5 free waterfalls near West Chester, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Chester?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Chester, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Chester?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Chester, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Chester?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near West Chester, including Kilgores Rocks.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Chester?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Chester?

The tallest waterfall near West Chester is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to West Chester?

The closest waterfall to West Chester is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 19.7 miles away.

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