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

2 of 6 waterfalls near Wakefield are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Barely Flowing Conewago Falls Barely Flowing Gilpins Falls Roaring Kilgores Rocks Low Wiley Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Rain Showers Likely · 70°F

Aft 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 64°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 62°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 58°F Rain Showers
Sun 70°F Rain Showers Likely Best
Mem 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 78°F Chance Rain Showers

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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

38.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

42.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Wakefield

Amos Falls

46.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

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

Gilpins Falls

41.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

42.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

8.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

11.6 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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