Waterfall Hikes Near Morgantown, PA

1,389 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Morgantown? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Morgantown. 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 40.1538°N, -75.8884°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Morgantown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

2 of 9 waterfalls near Morgantown 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 Tomhicken Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

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Flowing best right now near Morgantown

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 Morgantown (5 waterfalls)

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

The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

29.9 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

All 9 Waterfalls Near Morgantown

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

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

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

42.8 miles away
Maryland
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

Conewago Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

11.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Wiley Falls

26.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Morgantown

Are there free waterfalls near Morgantown?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Morgantown?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Morgantown?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Morgantown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Morgantown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Morgantown?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Morgantown?

The closest waterfall to Morgantown is Gilpins Falls, approximately 27.4 miles away.

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