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

6 waterfalls near Newark have live flow data today

Amos Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Low The Grotto Low Gilpins Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 62°F

Aft 85°F Partly Sunny
Sat 72°F Partly Sunny
Sun 66°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 71°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 62°F Sunny Best
Wed 64°F Sunny
Thu 69°F Sunny

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 Amos Falls Moderate · 24700 cfs 51st percentile
  2. 2 Gilpins Falls Low · 47 cfs 20th percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Schuylkill Low · 81 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 The Grotto Low · 81 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Wiley Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Newark (4 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

29 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wiley Falls in Maryland, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Wiley Falls

32.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

40 miles away
Pennsylvania
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

42.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

All 6 Waterfalls Near Newark

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

9.7 miles away
Maryland
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Amos Falls in Maryland LiDAR

Amos Falls

18.2 miles away
Maryland
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

29 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wiley Falls in Maryland, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Wiley Falls

32.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

40 miles away
Pennsylvania
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

42.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

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 easy waterfall hikes near Newark?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Newark, including Falls of Schuylkill.

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 Kilgores Rocks at 1.0 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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