Waterfall Hikes Near Mechanicsburg, PA

9,402 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Five falls fit Mechanicsburg's fifty miles, and the Susquehanna supplies the nearest, where Conewago Falls spreads over broad rock ledges southeast of Harrisburg. Wiley Falls means a flat mile on foot. Maryland holds the longer trips. Cunningham Falls stands 78 feet tall behind 0.9 miles and roughly 200 feet of climbing. Kilgores Rocks pours seventeen feet into a pool you can swim in, reached by 1.3 miles of trail. Every one of these takes dogs.

Located at 40.2115°N, -77.0060°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mechanicsburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

3 of 5 waterfalls near Mechanicsburg are flowing strongly today

Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Cunningham Falls Strong Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mechanicsburg

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cunningham Falls Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mechanicsburg (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.

Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mechanicsburg (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 5 Waterfalls Near Mechanicsburg

Conewago Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

44.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 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
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mechanicsburg

Are there free waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Mechanicsburg, including Conewago Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mechanicsburg?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mechanicsburg?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mechanicsburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mechanicsburg is Conewago Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mechanicsburg?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mechanicsburg?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Mechanicsburg has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mechanicsburg?

The closest waterfall to Mechanicsburg is Conewago Falls, approximately 16.2 miles away.

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