Waterfall Hikes Near Townsend, DE

2,728 residents
New_York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Townsend? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Townsend. 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 39.3968°N, -75.6943°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Townsend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Townsend have live flow data today

Amos Falls Moderate Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing Wiley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 82°F Sunny
Sun 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 89°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 75°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 70°F Chance Rain Showers

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Townsend (2 waterfalls)

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

38.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

42.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Townsend

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

41.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

38.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

42.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Townsend

Are there free waterfalls near Townsend?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Townsend, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Townsend?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Townsend, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Townsend?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Townsend, including Kilgores Rocks.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Townsend?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Townsend?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Townsend?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Townsend?

The closest waterfall to Townsend is Gilpins Falls, approximately 23.2 miles away.

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