Waterfall Hikes Near Elizabethtown, PA

11,805 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elizabethtown? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elizabethtown. 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 40.1533°N, -76.5990°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elizabethtown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

3 of 5 waterfalls near Elizabethtown are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Strong Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 86°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 99°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Elizabethtown

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 68 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Wiley Falls Strong · 68 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Amos Falls Strong · 19100 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 39th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elizabethtown (2 waterfalls)

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

Wiley Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

34.3 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Elizabethtown

Conewago Falls

26.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

26.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

34.3 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

37.3 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elizabethtown

Are there free waterfalls near Elizabethtown?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elizabethtown?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elizabethtown, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elizabethtown?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elizabethtown, including Kilgores Rocks.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Elizabethtown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elizabethtown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Elizabethtown?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Elizabethtown?

The closest waterfall to Elizabethtown is Conewago Falls, approximately 6.3 miles away.

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