Waterfall Hikes Near North Star, DE

8,370 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Star? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Star. 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 39.7550°N, -75.7331°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Star

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near North Star is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 101°F Sunny
Ind 98°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near North Star

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 19700 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 41 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 The Grotto Moderate · 41 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Wiley Falls Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Star (4 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
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

14.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

24.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near North Star

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
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

14.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

24.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Star

Are there free waterfalls near North Star?

There are 5 free waterfalls near North Star, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Star?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Star?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Star?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Star?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near North Star?

The tallest waterfall near North Star is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to North Star?

The closest waterfall to North Star is Gilpins Falls, approximately 14.5 miles away.

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