Waterfall Hikes Near Akron, PA

4,135 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Akron? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Akron. 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 40.1580°N, -76.2031°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Akron

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

5 of 7 waterfalls near Akron are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Roaring Gilpins Falls Roaring Kilgores Rocks Roaring Wiley Falls Roaring Tomhicken Falls Low

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 85°F

Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Thu 82°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Sunny Best
Sat 86°F Partly Sunny
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Akron

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Conewago Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Conewago Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Kilgores Rocks Roaring · 56 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Wiley Falls Roaring · 56 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Gilpins Falls Roaring · 78 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 Amos Falls Moderate · 5940 cfs 51st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Akron (3 waterfalls)

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

26.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Akron

Conewago Falls

27.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

29 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

26.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

11.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Akron

Are there free waterfalls near Akron?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Akron, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Akron?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Akron, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Akron?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Akron, including Kilgores Rocks.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Akron?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Akron?

The shortest waterfall hike near Akron is Amos Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Akron?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Akron?

The closest waterfall to Akron is Conewago Falls, approximately 23.3 miles away.

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