Waterfall Hikes Near Penbrook, PA

3,255 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Penbrook borders Harrisburg on its east side, so the waterfall options are the capital's. Conewago Falls is the near one, a broad ledge drop in the Susquehanna downriver by Falmouth. Wiley Falls gives you a mile of easy walking with a dog. The trip worth planning is Kilgores Rocks over the Maryland line, where a 17 foot fall lands in a pool you can swim in, 1.3 miles round trip. The list stops at four inside fifty miles.

Located at 40.2781°N, -76.8483°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Penbrook

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 of 4 waterfalls near Penbrook are flowing strongly today

Conewago Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Roaring Kilgores Rocks Roaring Wiley Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 76°F Rain Showers
Mon 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 63°F Rain Showers Likely
Wed 61°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 63°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Penbrook

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kilgores Rocks Roaring · 42 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Wiley Falls Roaring · 42 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Conewago Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Penbrook (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.

LiDAR terrain view around Wiley Falls in Maryland, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Wiley Falls

43 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

46.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown

All 4 Waterfalls Near Penbrook

LiDAR terrain view around Conewago Falls in Pennsylvania LiDAR

Conewago Falls

12.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Conewago Falls in Pennsylvania LiDAR

Conewago Falls

13.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
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LiDAR terrain view around Wiley Falls in Maryland, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Wiley Falls

43 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

46.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Penbrook

Are there free waterfalls near Penbrook?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Penbrook, including Conewago Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Penbrook?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Penbrook, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Penbrook?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Penbrook?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Penbrook?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Penbrook?

The shortest waterfall hike near Penbrook is Kilgores Rocks at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Penbrook?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Penbrook?

The closest waterfall to Penbrook is Conewago Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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