Waterfall Hikes Near New Castle, DE

5,523 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Castle? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Castle. 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 39.6681°N, -75.5697°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Castle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

3 of 6 waterfalls near New Castle are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring 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

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 87°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny Best
Lab 80°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 New Castle

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 83800 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 The Grotto Moderate · 96 cfs 51st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Castle (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 New Castle

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

47.9 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Castle

Are there free waterfalls near New Castle?

There are 5 free waterfalls near New Castle, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Castle?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Castle?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near New Castle?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Castle?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near New Castle?

The tallest waterfall near New Castle is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to New Castle?

The closest waterfall to New Castle is Gilpins Falls, approximately 17.2 miles away.

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