Waterfall Hikes Near Messiah College, PA

2,246 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Messiah College? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Messiah College. 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 40.1576°N, -76.9839°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Messiah College

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

3 of 5 waterfalls near Messiah College 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 · 79°F

Aft 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny Best
Lab 80°F Patchy 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 Messiah College

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 · 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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Messiah College (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 Messiah College (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 Messiah College

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 Messiah College

Are there free waterfalls near Messiah College?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Messiah College, including Conewago Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Messiah College?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Messiah College?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Messiah College?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Messiah College?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Messiah College?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Messiah College?

The tallest waterfall near Messiah College is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Messiah College?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Messiah College has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Messiah College?

The closest waterfall to Messiah College is Conewago Falls, approximately 12.7 miles away.

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