Waterfall Hikes Near Elkton, MD

15,830 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elkton? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elkton. 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 39.6066°N, -75.8209°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elkton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

2 of 6 waterfalls near Elkton are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Roaring The Grotto Roaring Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Moderate Wiley Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 88°F

Mon 87°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 88°F Sunny Best
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 100°F Sunny
Fri 101°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 Elkton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Schuylkill Roaring · 595 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 The Grotto Roaring · 595 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Amos Falls Moderate · 5900 cfs 71st percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Moderate · 52 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 56th percentile
  6. 6 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 53rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elkton (4 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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Elkton

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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elkton

Are there free waterfalls near Elkton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elkton?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elkton, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elkton?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elkton, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Elkton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elkton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Elkton?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Elkton?

The closest waterfall to Elkton is Gilpins Falls, approximately 7.6 miles away.

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