Waterfall Hikes Near Salem, NJ

5,285 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salem? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salem. 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 39.5681°N, -75.4724°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

2 of 5 waterfalls near Salem are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 96°F

Mon 88°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 88°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 96°F Sunny Best
Thu 99°F Sunny
Fri 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Salem

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Schuylkill Roaring · 668 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 The Grotto Roaring · 668 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Amos Falls Strong · 5980 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Moderate · 52 cfs 57th percentile
  5. 5 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 54th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salem (3 waterfalls)

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

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
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

26.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Salem

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

44.8 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

Amos Falls

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

The Grotto

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

Kilgores Rocks

26.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salem

Are there free waterfalls near Salem?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Salem, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salem?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Salem?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salem?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Salem?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Salem?

The closest waterfall to Salem is Gilpins Falls, approximately 24.2 miles away.

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