Waterfall Hikes Near Middletown, DE

23,573 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Middletown? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Middletown. 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 39.4450°N, -75.7183°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Middletown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Middletown is flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Strong Falls of Schuylkill Moderate Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing Wiley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 103°F Sunny
Ind 99°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Middletown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 11400 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 41 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Middletown (3 waterfalls)

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

26.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

24.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

14.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Middletown

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
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

26.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

24.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

14.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Middletown

Are there free waterfalls near Middletown?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Middletown, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Middletown?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Middletown, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Middletown?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Middletown, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Middletown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Middletown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Middletown?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Middletown?

The closest waterfall to Middletown is Gilpins Falls, approximately 19.8 miles away.

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