Waterfall Hikes Near Hampstead, MD

6,278 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

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

Located at 39.6105°N, -76.8549°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hampstead

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

2 of 7 waterfalls near Hampstead are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Strong Conewago Falls Strong Cunningham Falls Low Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Low Wiley Falls Low The Cascade Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 63°F

Aft 73°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 71°F Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Fri 67°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat 59°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 58°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 59°F Sunny
Tue 63°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Hampstead

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Conewago Falls Strong · 15 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 46 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 The Cascade Low · 8 cfs 24th percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Low · 38 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Low · 38 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Cunningham Falls Low · 28 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hampstead (4 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

17.8 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

27.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Maryland, about 158 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

32.9 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Hampstead

LiDAR terrain view around Wiley Falls in Maryland, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Wiley Falls

17.8 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

22.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

27.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Conewago Falls in Pennsylvania LiDAR

Conewago Falls

30.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Amos Falls in Maryland LiDAR

Amos Falls

31.5 miles away
Maryland
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Maryland, about 158 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

32.9 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft
Gilpins Falls waterfall

Gilpins Falls

40 miles away
Maryland
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hampstead

Are there free waterfalls near Hampstead?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Hampstead, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hampstead?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Hampstead, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hampstead?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hampstead?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hampstead?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hampstead?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hampstead?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hampstead?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Hampstead have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hampstead?

The closest waterfall to Hampstead is Wiley Falls, approximately 17.8 miles away.

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