Waterfall Hikes Near Essex, MD

40,842 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Essex? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Essex. 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 39.3021°N, -76.4449°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Essex

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Essex are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 91°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 80°F Sunny Best
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Essex

Updated about 2 hours 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 · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 62nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Essex (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 Essex

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

Amos Falls

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

Gilpins Falls

39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Essex

Are there free waterfalls near Essex?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Essex?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Essex?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Essex?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Essex?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Essex?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Essex?

The closest waterfall to Essex is Kilgores Rocks, approximately 19.8 miles away.

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