Waterfall Hikes Near Charlestown, MD

2,050 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Charlestown? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Charlestown. 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 39.5783°N, -75.9812°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Charlestown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Charlestown are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 88°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Partly Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 80°F Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Charlestown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 83800 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 62nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Charlestown (2 waterfalls)

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

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Charlestown

Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

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

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Charlestown

Are there free waterfalls near Charlestown?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Charlestown, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Charlestown?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Charlestown?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Charlestown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Charlestown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Charlestown?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Charlestown?

The closest waterfall to Charlestown is Gilpins Falls, approximately 4.6 miles away.

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