Waterfall Hikes Near Franklintown, PA

392 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklintown? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklintown. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.0761°N, -77.0296°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Franklintown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

4 of 6 waterfalls near Franklintown are flowing strongly today

Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Cunningham Falls Strong Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong The Cascade Strong

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Franklintown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 The Cascade Strong · 25 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Cunningham Falls Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Wiley Falls Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Franklintown (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

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

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

Wiley Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Franklintown

Conewago Falls

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

Wiley Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklintown

Are there free waterfalls near Franklintown?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Franklintown, including Conewago Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Franklintown?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Franklintown, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Franklintown?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Franklintown, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklintown?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklintown, including Cunningham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Franklintown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Franklintown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Franklintown is Conewago Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Franklintown?

The tallest waterfall near Franklintown is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Franklintown?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Franklintown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Franklintown?

The closest waterfall to Franklintown is Conewago Falls, approximately 15.5 miles away.

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