Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hills, MD

3,925 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pleasant Hills? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pleasant Hills. 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 39.4861°N, -76.3908°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hills

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near Pleasant Hills have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 86°F Partly Sunny
Fri 85°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Pleasant Hills

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 The Cascade Moderate · 9 cfs 29th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Low · 43 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Low · 43 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Amos Falls Barely Flowing · 5690 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hills (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pleasant Hills (3 waterfalls)

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

27.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

20.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hills

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

27.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

20.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

36.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

45.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

38.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

37 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hills

Are there free waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Pleasant Hills, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pleasant Hills?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Pleasant Hills, including The Cascade.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pleasant Hills?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hills, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hills, including Kilgores Rocks.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Hills?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Hills is Amos Falls at 2.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

The tallest waterfall near Pleasant Hills is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pleasant Hills?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Pleasant Hills has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pleasant Hills?

The closest waterfall to Pleasant Hills is Kilgores Rocks, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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