Waterfall Hikes Near Wakefield, PA

579 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wakefield? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wakefield. 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 39.7766°N, -76.1804°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wakefield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near Wakefield have live flow data today

Amos Falls Low Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate 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 · 85°F

Tue 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Fri 83°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Wakefield

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Moderate · 5900 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 Conewago Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 Conewago Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 36th percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Gilpins Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wakefield (2 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

All 6 Waterfalls Near Wakefield

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
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

29 miles away
Maryland
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 Wakefield

Are there free waterfalls near Wakefield?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Wakefield, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wakefield?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wakefield?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wakefield?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wakefield?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Wakefield?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Wakefield?

The closest waterfall to Wakefield is Amos Falls, approximately 6.4 miles away.

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