Waterfall Hikes Near Kirkwood, PA

327 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kirkwood? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kirkwood. 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 39.8539°N, -76.0798°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kirkwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

3 of 8 waterfalls near Kirkwood are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Falls of Schuylkill Moderate The Grotto Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 77°F Sunny
Lab 78°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Kirkwood

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 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 62nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kirkwood (4 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 8 Waterfalls Near Kirkwood

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
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

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
Falls of Schuylkill waterfall CC

Falls of Schuylkill

4.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

28 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kirkwood

Are there free waterfalls near Kirkwood?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Kirkwood, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kirkwood?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kirkwood, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kirkwood?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kirkwood, including Falls of Schuylkill.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kirkwood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kirkwood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Kirkwood?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Kirkwood?

The closest waterfall to Kirkwood is Amos Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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