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 Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Roaring Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Moderate Wiley Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 86°F Sunny
Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 82°F 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 Falls of Schuylkill Roaring · 96 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Moderate · 51 cfs 73rd percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 73rd percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 72nd percentile
  5. 5 Amos Falls Moderate · 6230 cfs 50th 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

27.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

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

Falls of Schuylkill

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Middletown

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

45.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

36.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

27.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

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

Falls of Schuylkill

44.2 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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