Waterfall Hikes Near Oxford, PA

5,724 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oxford? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oxford. 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 39.7858°N, -75.9801°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oxford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

1 of 8 waterfalls near Oxford is flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Barely Flowing Conewago Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing The Grotto Barely Flowing Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing Wiley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 83°F

Mon 83°F Patchy Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 78°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Sunny Best
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Oxford

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 67300 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Falls of Schuylkill Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 The Grotto Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oxford (4 waterfalls)

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

26.7 miles away
Maryland
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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Oxford

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

29 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

42.8 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

Wiley Falls

26.7 miles away
Maryland
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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oxford

Are there free waterfalls near Oxford?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Oxford, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oxford?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oxford, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oxford?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oxford, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Oxford?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oxford?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Oxford?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Oxford?

The closest waterfall to Oxford is Gilpins Falls, approximately 7.9 miles away.

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