Waterfall Hikes Near Pike Creek, DE

6,975 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pike Creek? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pike Creek. 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 39.7488°N, -75.6950°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pike Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near Pike Creek 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 100°F Sunny Best
Fri 102°F Sunny
Ind 99°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pike Creek

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 11400 cfs 82nd 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 Pike Creek (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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

24.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Pike Creek

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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

24.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pike Creek

Are there free waterfalls near Pike Creek?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Pike Creek, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pike Creek?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pike Creek?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pike Creek?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pike Creek?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Pike Creek?

The tallest waterfall near Pike Creek is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Pike Creek?

The closest waterfall to Pike Creek is Gilpins Falls, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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