Waterfall Hikes Near New Salem, PA

991 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Salem? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Salem. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.9037°N, -76.7912°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Salem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

8 waterfalls near New Salem have live flow data today

Amos Falls Low Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Cunningham Falls Moderate Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing Wiley Falls Barely Flowing The Cascade Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tue 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 86°F Partly Sunny
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Flowing best right now near New Salem

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 Cunningham Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 33rd percentile
  5. 5 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Wiley Falls Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Salem (2 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.

Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

22.9 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Salem (4 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 8 Waterfalls Near New Salem

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
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

22.9 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

29 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

47.9 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Salem

Are there free waterfalls near New Salem?

There are 5 free waterfalls near New Salem, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Salem?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near New Salem, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Salem?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near New Salem, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Salem?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Salem, including Cunningham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near New Salem?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Salem?

The shortest waterfall hike near New Salem is Amos Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near New Salem?

The tallest waterfall near New Salem is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Salem?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near New Salem have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Salem?

The closest waterfall to New Salem is Conewago Falls, approximately 13.9 miles away.

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