Waterfall Hikes Near Pike Creek Valley, DE

11,452 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pike Creek Valley? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pike Creek Valley. 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 39.7294°N, -75.6989°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pike Creek Valley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

4 of 6 waterfalls near Pike Creek Valley are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Roaring The Grotto Roaring Kilgores Rocks Roaring Wiley Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 85°F

Tod 82°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 82°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Sunny Best
Sat 86°F Partly Sunny
Sun 85°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Pike Creek Valley

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kilgores Rocks Roaring · 63 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Wiley Falls Roaring · 63 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Gilpins Falls Roaring · 78 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Schuylkill Roaring · 66 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 The Grotto Roaring · 66 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Amos Falls Moderate · 5900 cfs 36th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pike Creek Valley (4 waterfalls)

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 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

Wiley Falls

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

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Pike Creek Valley

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

29 miles away
Maryland
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
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

30.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

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

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pike Creek Valley

Are there free waterfalls near Pike Creek Valley?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pike Creek Valley?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pike Creek Valley?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pike Creek Valley?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pike Creek Valley?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Pike Creek Valley?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Pike Creek Valley?

The closest waterfall to Pike Creek Valley is Gilpins Falls, approximately 14.7 miles away.

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