Waterfall Hikes Near Hockessin, DE

13,878 residents
New_York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hockessin? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hockessin. 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 39.7837°N, -75.6815°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hockessin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near Hockessin have live flow data today

Amos Falls Low Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing The Grotto Barely Flowing Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing Wiley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 86°F

Sun 86°F Sunny Best
Mon 90°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 72°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 68°F Chance Rain Showers

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

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

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall

Falls of Schuylkill

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

25.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

38.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

42.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Hockessin

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

41.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

46.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall

Falls of Schuylkill

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

25.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

38.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

42.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hockessin

Are there free waterfalls near Hockessin?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Hockessin, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hockessin?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hockessin?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hockessin?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hockessin?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hockessin?

The tallest waterfall near Hockessin is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Hockessin?

The closest waterfall to Hockessin is Gilpins Falls, approximately 18.1 miles away.

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