Waterfall Hikes Near Penns Grove, NJ

4,841 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Penns Grove? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Penns Grove. 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 39.7275°N, -75.4691°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Penns Grove

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Penns Grove is flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Tue 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 80°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Penns Grove

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 67700 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 43 cfs 50th percentile
  3. 3 The Grotto Moderate · 43 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Penns Grove (3 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Penns Grove

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

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

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Penns Grove

Are there free waterfalls near Penns Grove?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Penns Grove, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Penns Grove?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Penns Grove, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Penns Grove?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Penns Grove, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Penns Grove?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Penns Grove?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Penns Grove?

The tallest waterfall near Penns Grove is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Penns Grove?

The closest waterfall to Penns Grove is Gilpins Falls, approximately 24.3 miles away.

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