Waterfall Hikes Near York, PA

247,176 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Waterfall driving from York either follows the Susquehanna or crosses into Maryland. Conewago Falls spreads through the river below York Haven Dam. Down south, Cunningham Falls stands 78 feet in the Catoctins, nine tenths of a mile of trail and about 200 feet of climb. Kilgores Rocks sets a seventeen footer above a pool where swimming is fair game, 1.3 miles of walking all told. Gilpins Falls slides past its covered bridge in Cecil County. Wiley Falls stays flat for its single mile. Seven falls in range, dogs fine on the measured trails.

Located at 39.9651°N, -76.7315°W

Map of Waterfalls Near York

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 of 7 waterfalls near York are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Strong Conewago Falls Strong Conewago Falls Strong Cunningham Falls Strong Gilpins Falls Strong Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny · 59°F

Col 73°F Partly Sunny
Tue 81°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 68°F Partly Sunny
Fri 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 56°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 59°F Areas Of Frost then Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near York

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 26300 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Gilpins Falls Strong · 246 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 159 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Wiley Falls Strong · 159 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Strong · 222 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Strong · 222 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near York (3 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

22.8 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

26.3 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

47.6 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near York

LiDAR terrain view around Conewago Falls in Pennsylvania LiDAR

Conewago Falls

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

Conewago Falls

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

Wiley Falls

22.8 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

26.3 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Amos Falls in Maryland LiDAR

Amos Falls

38.9 miles away
Maryland
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

47.6 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

48.5 miles away
Maryland
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near York

Are there free waterfalls near York?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near York?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near York, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in York?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near York, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near York?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near York, including Cunningham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near York?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near York?

The shortest waterfall hike near York is Cunningham Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near York?

The tallest waterfall near York is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around York?

Yes, 1 waterfall near York has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to York?

The closest waterfall to York is Conewago Falls, approximately 8.3 miles away.

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