Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Joy, PA

8,274 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mount Joy? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mount Joy. 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 40.1106°N, -76.5065°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mount Joy

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near Mount Joy have live flow data today

Amos Falls Low Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate 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 · 87°F

Tue 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mount Joy

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Moderate · 5900 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 Conewago Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 Conewago Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 36th percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mount Joy (2 waterfalls)

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

Wiley Falls

26.7 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

All 6 Waterfalls Near Mount Joy

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

Wiley Falls

26.7 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mount Joy

Are there free waterfalls near Mount Joy?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Mount Joy, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mount Joy?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mount Joy, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Joy?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Joy, including Kilgores Rocks.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mount Joy?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mount Joy?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Mount Joy?

The tallest waterfall near Mount Joy is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Mount Joy?

The closest waterfall to Mount Joy is Conewago Falls, approximately 9.2 miles away.

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