Waterfall Hikes Near Schaefferstown, PA

747 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Schaefferstown? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Schaefferstown. 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 40.2968°N, -76.2939°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Schaefferstown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

1 of 7 waterfalls near Schaefferstown is flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Strong Conewago Falls Barely Flowing Conewago Falls Barely Flowing Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing Wiley Falls Barely Flowing Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 96°F Sunny Best
Thu 100°F Sunny
Fri 99°F Sunny
Ind 98°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Schaefferstown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 19700 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Tomhicken Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 45th percentile
  3. 3 Conewago Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 0th percentile

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

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

26.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Wiley Falls

24.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Schaefferstown

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

Amos Falls

42.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Wiley Falls

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

Gilpins Falls

44.8 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Schaefferstown

Are there free waterfalls near Schaefferstown?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Schaefferstown?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Schaefferstown?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Schaefferstown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Schaefferstown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Schaefferstown is Amos Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Schaefferstown?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Schaefferstown?

The closest waterfall to Schaefferstown is Conewago Falls, approximately 26.2 miles away.

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