Waterfall Hikes Near Chesapeake City, MD

801 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chesapeake City? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chesapeake City. 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 39.5280°N, -75.8095°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chesapeake City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Chesapeake City is flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Low Falls of Schuylkill Strong Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Moderate Wiley Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 88°F

Tod 88°F Sunny Best
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 100°F Sunny
Fri 102°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 98°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Chesapeake City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Schuylkill Strong · 193 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 58th percentile
  3. 3 Kilgores Rocks Moderate · 51 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 Wiley Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 Amos Falls Low · 5860 cfs 13th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chesapeake City (3 waterfalls)

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

26.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

24.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

14.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Chesapeake City

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

44.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

26.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

24.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

14.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chesapeake City

Are there free waterfalls near Chesapeake City?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Chesapeake City, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chesapeake City?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chesapeake City, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chesapeake City?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chesapeake City, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chesapeake City?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chesapeake City?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Chesapeake City?

The tallest waterfall near Chesapeake City is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Chesapeake City?

The closest waterfall to Chesapeake City is Gilpins Falls, approximately 11.9 miles away.

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