Waterfall Hikes Near Abbottstown, PA

850 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Abbottstown? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Abbottstown. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.8843°N, -76.9888°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Abbottstown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

1 of 7 waterfalls near Abbottstown is flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Barely Flowing Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Cunningham Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Moderate Wiley Falls Moderate The Cascade Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Tod 86°F Partly Sunny
Thu 86°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Abbottstown

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 The Cascade Strong · 17 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Cunningham Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 57th percentile
  3. 3 Kilgores Rocks Moderate · 51 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Wiley Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 35th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Abbottstown (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

46.4 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

The Cascade

47.7 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

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

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

Wiley Falls

30.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

40.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Abbottstown

Conewago Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

25.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

30.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

46.4 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

40.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

47.7 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Amos Falls

21 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Abbottstown

Are there free waterfalls near Abbottstown?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Abbottstown?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Abbottstown, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Abbottstown?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Abbottstown, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Abbottstown?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Abbottstown, including Cunningham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Abbottstown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Abbottstown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Abbottstown is Amos Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Abbottstown?

The tallest waterfall near Abbottstown is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Abbottstown?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Abbottstown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Abbottstown?

The closest waterfall to Abbottstown is Conewago Falls, approximately 23.2 miles away.

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