Waterfall Hikes Near Hanover, PA

16,411 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Maryland gets most of Hanover's waterfall traffic. Cunningham Falls, 78 feet tall, sits at the end of nine tenths of a mile with about 200 feet of climbing. Kilgores Rocks earns the July trips, since the creek drops 17 feet there into water deep enough to swim, 1.3 miles round trip. Closer to home, The Cascade rolls along for 2.2 gentle miles, Wiley Falls for one flat mile, and Conewago Falls spreads across the Susquehanna northeast of town. Dogs can walk every listed trail among these seven falls.

Located at 39.8118°N, -76.9836°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hanover

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near Hanover is flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Low Cunningham Falls Strong Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing Wiley Falls Barely Flowing The Cascade Low

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Sun 64°F Partly Sunny
Mon 67°F Partly Sunny
Tue 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 73°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 73°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 70°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 66°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Hanover

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cunningham Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Amos Falls Moderate · 6620 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 The Cascade Low · 8 cfs 17th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Wiley Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hanover (4 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Wiley Falls in Maryland, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Wiley Falls

26 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

29.4 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

29.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Maryland, about 158 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

37.3 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Hanover

LiDAR terrain view around Wiley Falls in Maryland, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Wiley Falls

26 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Conewago Falls in Pennsylvania LiDAR

Conewago Falls

26.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

29.4 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

29.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Maryland, about 158 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

37.3 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Amos Falls in Maryland LiDAR

Amos Falls

42.1 miles away
Maryland
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hanover

Are there free waterfalls near Hanover?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Hanover, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hanover?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Hanover, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hanover?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hanover?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hanover?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hanover?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hanover is Cunningham Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hanover?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hanover?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Hanover have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hanover?

The closest waterfall to Hanover is Wiley Falls, approximately 26 miles away.

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