Waterfall Hikes Near Lancaster, PA

402,476 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Susquehanna forms Lancaster County's western edge, and Conewago Falls ripples across the river out by Falmouth. For a swim, drive south over the Maryland line to Kilgores Rocks, where 1.3 miles of trail end at a 17 foot drop and a pool. The Grotto and Wiley Falls each want about a mile of level walking. Falls of Schuylkill shows itself to Philadelphia traffic without a hike. Nine falls in range here, dog friendly wherever a trail is listed.

Located at 40.0420°N, -76.3012°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lancaster

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Lancaster have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

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Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Tod 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 87°F Partly Sunny
Fri 85°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 85°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lancaster

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tomhicken Falls Strong · 37 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Moderate · 51 cfs 43rd percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Falls of Schuylkill Low · 55 cfs 12th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lancaster (5 waterfalls)

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

40.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

30.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Lancaster

Conewago Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

25.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

40.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

21 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

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

Gilpins Falls

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

The Grotto

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

Falls of Schuylkill

42.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

38.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lancaster

Are there free waterfalls near Lancaster?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Lancaster, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lancaster?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lancaster, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lancaster?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lancaster, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lancaster?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lancaster?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Lancaster?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Lancaster?

The closest waterfall to Lancaster is Conewago Falls, approximately 21.3 miles away.

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