Waterfall Hikes Near Clayton, DE

3,978 residents
New York Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Clayton? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Clayton. 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 39.2849°N, -75.6366°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clayton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

1 of 2 waterfalls near Clayton is flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Strong Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 100°F

Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 100°F Sunny Best
Fri 103°F Sunny
Ind 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Clayton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 19700 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 0th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near Clayton

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

44.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

42.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clayton

Are there free waterfalls near Clayton?

There is 1 free waterfall near Clayton, including Amos Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clayton?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Clayton?

The closest waterfall to Clayton is Gilpins Falls, approximately 31.1 miles away.

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