Waterfall Hikes Near New Schaefferstown, PA

193 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Schaefferstown? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Schaefferstown. 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 40.4536°N, -76.1692°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Schaefferstown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

2 of 6 waterfalls near New Schaefferstown are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Low Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Hawk Falls Roaring Kilgores Rocks Moderate Tomhicken Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Sun 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 97°F Sunny
Thu 101°F Sunny
Fri 100°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near New Schaefferstown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hawk Falls Roaring · 147 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Tomhicken Falls Strong · 44 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 54 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Amos Falls Low · 5860 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Schaefferstown (1 waterfall)

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.

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Schaefferstown (3 waterfalls)

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

Tomhicken Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

26.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near New Schaefferstown

Tomhicken Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Amos Falls

42.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

26.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Schaefferstown

Are there free waterfalls near New Schaefferstown?

There are 6 free waterfalls near New Schaefferstown, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Schaefferstown?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near New Schaefferstown, including Hawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Schaefferstown?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near New Schaefferstown, including Hawk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Schaefferstown?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Schaefferstown, including Hawk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near New Schaefferstown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Schaefferstown?

The shortest waterfall hike near New Schaefferstown is Amos Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near New Schaefferstown?

The tallest waterfall near New Schaefferstown is Hawk Falls at 25 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to New Schaefferstown?

The closest waterfall to New Schaefferstown is Tomhicken Falls, approximately 23.8 miles away.

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