Waterfall Hikes Near Mechanicsburg, PA

9,402 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Five falls fit Mechanicsburg's fifty miles, and the Susquehanna supplies the nearest, where Conewago Falls spreads over broad rock ledges southeast of Harrisburg. Wiley Falls means a flat mile on foot. Maryland holds the longer trips. Cunningham Falls stands 78 feet tall behind 0.9 miles and roughly 200 feet of climbing. Kilgores Rocks pours seventeen feet into a pool you can swim in, reached by 1.3 miles of trail. Every one of these takes dogs.

Located at 40.2115°N, -77.0060°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mechanicsburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Mechanicsburg have live flow data today

Conewago Falls Low Cunningham Falls Barely Flowing Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing Wiley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 64°F

Sat 62°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 64°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Mon 69°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 64°F Sunny Best
Wed 63°F Partly Sunny
Thu 69°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 70°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Mechanicsburg

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Conewago Falls Low · 17 cfs 20th percentile
  2. 2 Cunningham Falls Barely Flowing · 29 cfs 7th percentile
  3. 3 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 40 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Wiley Falls Barely Flowing · 40 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mechanicsburg (3 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

46.4 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

49.9 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown

All 4 Waterfalls Near Mechanicsburg

LiDAR terrain view around Conewago Falls in Pennsylvania LiDAR

Conewago Falls

16.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wiley Falls in Maryland, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Wiley Falls

46.4 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

49.9 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mechanicsburg

Are there free waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Mechanicsburg, including Conewago Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mechanicsburg?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Mechanicsburg, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mechanicsburg?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicsburg, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicsburg, including Cunningham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mechanicsburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mechanicsburg?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Mechanicsburg has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mechanicsburg?

The closest waterfall to Mechanicsburg is Conewago Falls, approximately 16.8 miles away.

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