Waterfall Hikes Near Ephrata, PA

13,738 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ephrata? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ephrata. 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 40.1811°N, -76.1812°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ephrata

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

3 of 8 waterfalls near Ephrata are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Strong Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing The Grotto Barely Flowing

Updated 12 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 85°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 85°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Sunny
Wed 97°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 90°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Ephrata

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 32000 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 61 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 61 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 39th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 39th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ephrata (4 waterfalls)

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

34.3 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

47.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Ephrata

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

Amos Falls

37.3 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
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

35.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

47.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Wiley Falls

23.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

40.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ephrata

Are there free waterfalls near Ephrata?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Ephrata, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ephrata?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ephrata, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ephrata?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ephrata, including Kilgores Rocks.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ephrata?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ephrata?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ephrata is Amos Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ephrata?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Ephrata?

The closest waterfall to Ephrata is Conewago Falls, approximately 25.3 miles away.

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