Waterfall Hikes Near Odessa, DE

389 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Odessa? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Odessa. 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 39.4565°N, -75.6605°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Odessa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near Odessa 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 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 100°F

Wed 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 100°F Sunny Best
Fri 103°F Sunny
Ind 99°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Odessa

Updated about 1 hour 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 Odessa (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 Odessa

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 Odessa

Are there free waterfalls near Odessa?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Odessa?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Odessa?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Odessa?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Odessa?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Odessa?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Odessa?

The closest waterfall to Odessa is Gilpins Falls, approximately 21.7 miles away.

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