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

3 of 5 waterfalls near Chesapeake City are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 65°F Scattered Rain Showers
Fri 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 80°F Sunny
Sun 86°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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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

38.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

42.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall

Falls of Schuylkill

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Chesapeake City

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

43.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Amos Falls waterfall CC

Amos Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

38.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

42.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall

Falls of Schuylkill

7.2 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 3 free waterfalls near Chesapeake City, including Falls of Schuylkill.

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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