Waterfall Hikes Near Jacobus, PA

2,150 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Jacobus? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Jacobus. 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 39.8825°N, -76.7121°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Jacobus

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

4 of 7 waterfalls near Jacobus are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Jacobus

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Jacobus (1 waterfall)

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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Jacobus (3 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 Jacobus

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

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

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
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Jacobus

Are there free waterfalls near Jacobus?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Jacobus?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Jacobus, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Jacobus?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Jacobus, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Jacobus?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Jacobus, including Cunningham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Jacobus?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Jacobus?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Jacobus?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Jacobus?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Jacobus has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Jacobus?

The closest waterfall to Jacobus is Conewago Falls, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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