Waterfall Hikes Near Hanover, PA

16,411 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Maryland gets most of Hanover's waterfall traffic. Cunningham Falls, 78 feet tall, sits at the end of nine tenths of a mile with about 200 feet of climbing. Kilgores Rocks earns the July trips, since the creek drops 17 feet there into water deep enough to swim, 1.3 miles round trip. Closer to home, The Cascade rolls along for 2.2 gentle miles, Wiley Falls for one flat mile, and Conewago Falls spreads across the Susquehanna northeast of town. Dogs can walk every listed trail among these seven falls.

Located at 39.8118°N, -76.9836°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hanover

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

5 of 7 waterfalls near Hanover are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 78°F

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

Flowing best right now near Hanover

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 Hanover (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.

Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hanover (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 Hanover

Wiley Falls

34.2 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
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

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Amos Falls

47.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hanover

Are there free waterfalls near Hanover?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hanover?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hanover?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hanover?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hanover?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hanover?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hanover?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hanover?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Hanover have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hanover?

The closest waterfall to Hanover is Wiley Falls, approximately 26 miles away.

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