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

2 of 8 waterfalls near Ephrata are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Barely Flowing Conewago Falls Barely Flowing Gilpins Falls Roaring Kilgores Rocks Low Wiley Falls Low Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing The Grotto Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Rain Showers Likely · 69°F

Aft 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 66°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 63°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Sat 57°F Rain Showers

Sun 69°F Rain Showers Likely Best

Mem 76°F Chance Rain Showers

Tue 79°F Chance Rain Showers

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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

38.6 miles away

Maryland

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

17.5 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.0 miles 200 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Ephrata

Conewago Falls

11.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

8.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

46.9 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

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

41.4 miles away

Maryland

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

17.5 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.0 miles 200 ft

Wiley Falls

42.9 miles away

Maryland

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

34.6 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 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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