Waterfall Hikes Near Kirkwood, PA

327 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kirkwood? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kirkwood. 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 39.8539°N, -76.0798°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kirkwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

2 of 8 waterfalls near Kirkwood are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Low Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Strong The Grotto Strong Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing Wiley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tue 79°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
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Flowing best right now near Kirkwood

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of Schuylkill Roaring · 87 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 The Grotto Roaring · 87 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Amos Falls Moderate · 5900 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 36th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile

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

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

26.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Kirkwood

Amos Falls

42.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

26.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

27.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

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

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kirkwood

Are there free waterfalls near Kirkwood?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kirkwood?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kirkwood, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kirkwood?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kirkwood, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kirkwood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kirkwood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kirkwood is Amos Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kirkwood?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Kirkwood?

The closest waterfall to Kirkwood is Amos Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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