Waterfall Hikes Near Newark, DE

30,655 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newark? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Newark. 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 39.6776°N, -75.7576°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Newark

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near Newark have live flow data today

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

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 93°F

Wed 100°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Newark

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 24600 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Gilpins Falls Low · 26 cfs 24th percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing · 50 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 40 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Barely Flowing · 40 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 The Grotto Barely Flowing · 50 cfs 0th percentile

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

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

34.3 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

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

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

40.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Newark

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

35.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

34.3 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

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

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

40.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newark

Are there free waterfalls near Newark?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Newark?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newark?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Newark?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Newark?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Newark?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Newark?

The closest waterfall to Newark is Gilpins Falls, approximately 9.7 miles away.

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