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

6 waterfalls near Elkton have live flow data today

Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing The Grotto Barely Flowing Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Kilgores Rocks Low Wiley Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 85°F

Aft 87°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Partly Sunny
Sat 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Elkton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kilgores Rocks Low · 43 cfs 13th percentile
  2. 2 Wiley Falls Low · 43 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Amos Falls Barely Flowing · 5690 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing · 50 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 The Grotto Barely Flowing · 50 cfs 0th 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

27.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

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

Falls of Schuylkill

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

49.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Elkton

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

45.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

27.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

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

Falls of Schuylkill

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

49.9 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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