Waterfall Hikes Near Newark, DE

30,655 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Newark backs up to the Maryland line, which matters because that is where its waterfalls are. Gilpins Falls, beside a nineteenth-century covered bridge near North East, makes an easy outing. Kilgores Rocks takes 1.3 miles of walking to a 17-foot falls with a swimming hole, dogs allowed. The Grotto and Wiley Falls each need about a mile. Six falls sit within fifty miles, and you could see most of them in a single weekend.

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

2 of 6 waterfalls near Newark are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Roaring The Grotto Roaring Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Moderate Wiley Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 85°F

Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Newark

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 The Grotto Roaring · 96 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Kilgores Rocks Moderate · 51 cfs 73rd percentile
  4. 4 Wiley Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 72nd percentile
  6. 6 Amos Falls Moderate · 6230 cfs 50th 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

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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

49.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Newark

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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

49.9 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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