Waterfall Hikes Near Parkesburg, PA

3,889 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Parkesburg? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Parkesburg. 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 39.9593°N, -75.9177°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Parkesburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

2 of 8 waterfalls near Parkesburg 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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tue 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Parkesburg

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 Parkesburg (4 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

30.5 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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

26.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Parkesburg

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
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

30.5 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
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

26.7 miles away
Maryland
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 Parkesburg

Are there free waterfalls near Parkesburg?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Parkesburg?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Parkesburg?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Parkesburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Parkesburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Parkesburg?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Parkesburg?

The closest waterfall to Parkesburg is Gilpins Falls, approximately 16.7 miles away.

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