Waterfall Hikes Near Eldersburg, MD

30,357 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Eldersburg? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Eldersburg. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.4041°N, -76.9528°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Eldersburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

5 of 7 waterfalls near Eldersburg are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Cunningham Falls Strong Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong The Cascade Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 87°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 79°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Eldersburg

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 The Cascade Strong · 26 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Cunningham Falls Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Eldersburg (2 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.

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Eldersburg (4 waterfalls)

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

Wiley Falls

34.2 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

All 7 Waterfalls Near Eldersburg

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

47.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Eldersburg

Are there free waterfalls near Eldersburg?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Eldersburg?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Eldersburg, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Eldersburg?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Eldersburg, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Eldersburg?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Eldersburg, including Cunningham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Eldersburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Eldersburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Eldersburg is Amos Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Eldersburg?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Eldersburg?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Eldersburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Eldersburg?

The closest waterfall to Eldersburg is The Cascade, approximately 29.7 miles away.

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