Waterfall Hikes Near North Star, DE

8,370 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Star? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Star. 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 39.7550°N, -75.7331°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Star

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

3 of 6 waterfalls near North Star 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 81°F Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near North Star

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 North Star (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
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
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 North Star

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
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
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 North Star

Are there free waterfalls near North Star?

There are 5 free waterfalls near North Star, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Star?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Star?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Star?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Star?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near North Star?

The tallest waterfall near North Star is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to North Star?

The closest waterfall to North Star is Gilpins Falls, approximately 14.5 miles away.

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