Waterfall Hikes Near Wilmington, DE

71,034 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Delaware has no natural waterfalls of its own, so Wilmington's six nearby falls all sit across state lines. Kilgores Rocks in Maryland makes the best trip, a 17-foot drop at the end of 1.3 miles with swimming allowed and dogs welcome. Gilpins Falls tumbles beside a historic covered bridge near North East, Maryland. The Grotto and Wiley Falls each run about a mile round trip. Falls of Schuylkill in Philadelphia can be seen without leaving pavement.

Located at 39.7415°N, -75.5416°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wilmington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near Wilmington 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 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 81°F Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Wilmington

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 · 59 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Schuylkill Moderate · 76 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 The Grotto Moderate · 76 cfs 28th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wilmington (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 Wilmington

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
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 Wilmington

Are there free waterfalls near Wilmington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wilmington?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilmington?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wilmington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wilmington?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Wilmington?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Wilmington?

The closest waterfall to Wilmington is Gilpins Falls, approximately 22 miles away.

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