Waterfall Hikes Near Hancocks Bridge, NJ

348 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hancocks Bridge? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hancocks Bridge. 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 39.5051°N, -75.4605°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hancocks Bridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

2 of 5 waterfalls near Hancocks Bridge are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 87°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hancocks Bridge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 38400 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 63 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 68 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 The Grotto Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hancocks Bridge (3 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

All 5 Waterfalls Near Hancocks Bridge

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

47.9 miles away
Maryland
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hancocks Bridge

Are there free waterfalls near Hancocks Bridge?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Hancocks Bridge, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hancocks Bridge?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hancocks Bridge?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hancocks Bridge?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hancocks Bridge?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hancocks Bridge?

The tallest waterfall near Hancocks Bridge is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Hancocks Bridge?

The closest waterfall to Hancocks Bridge is Gilpins Falls, approximately 27.8 miles away.

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