Waterfall Hikes Near Galena, MD

697 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Galena? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Galena. 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 39.3425°N, -75.8787°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Galena

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Galena are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 88°F Sunny
Sat 82°F Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Galena

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 62400 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 61st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Galena (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 Galena

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 Galena

Are there free waterfalls near Galena?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Galena?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Galena?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Galena?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Galena?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Galena?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Galena?

The closest waterfall to Galena is Gilpins Falls, approximately 18 miles away.

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