Waterfall Hikes Near Bellefonte, DE

1,526 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bellefonte? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bellefonte. 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 39.7668°N, -75.4982°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bellefonte

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

3 of 6 waterfalls near Bellefonte are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Strong Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Aft 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 80°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bellefonte

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 62400 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 55 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 55 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 87 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 The Grotto Moderate · 87 cfs 42nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bellefonte (4 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

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

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Bellefonte

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

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

The Grotto

28 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bellefonte

Are there free waterfalls near Bellefonte?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Bellefonte, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bellefonte?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bellefonte?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bellefonte?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bellefonte?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Bellefonte?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Bellefonte?

The closest waterfall to Bellefonte is Falls of Schuylkill, approximately 24.6 miles away.

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