Waterfall Hikes Near Newark, DE

30,655 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Newark backs up to the Maryland line, which matters because that is where its waterfalls are. Gilpins Falls, beside a nineteenth-century covered bridge near North East, makes an easy outing. Kilgores Rocks takes 1.3 miles of walking to a 17-foot falls with a swimming hole, dogs allowed. The Grotto and Wiley Falls each need about a mile. Six falls sit within fifty miles, and you could see most of them in a single weekend.

Located at 39.6776°N, -75.7576°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Newark

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near Newark is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 81°F Sunny
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 79°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Newark

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 95200 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Moderate · 47 cfs 60th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Moderate · 47 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 76 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 The Grotto Moderate · 76 cfs 28th percentile

Know when to go.

Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Newark hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.

Find waterfalls to hike near Newark

Have your own travel site? Embed these waterfalls for free.

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

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

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
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

All 6 Waterfalls Near Newark

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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newark

Are there free waterfalls near Newark?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Newark?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newark?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Newark?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Newark?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Newark?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Newark?

The closest waterfall to Newark is Gilpins Falls, approximately 9.7 miles away.

🏙️ Other Cities Near Newark With Waterfalls

Brookside, DE
14,331 residents
Glasgow, DE
15,405 residents
Pike Creek Valley, DE
11,452 residents
Bear, DE
23,070 residents
Elkton, MD
15,830 residents
Hockessin, DE
13,878 residents
Wilmington, DE
71,034 residents
Middletown, DE
23,573 residents
Coatesville, PA
13,316 residents
Claymont, DE
10,191 residents
West Chester, PA
19,016 residents
Havre de Grace, MD
14,743 residents

Where to Stay

Hotels & Lodges Booking.com

Find hotels, lodges, and B&Bs near the trailhead
Cabins & Rentals VRBO

Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Glamping Hipcamp

Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
RV Rentals Outdoorsy

Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

← → walk · Esc to stop