Waterfall Hikes Near New Freedom, PA

4,962 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Freedom? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Freedom. 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 39.7353°N, -76.6967°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Freedom

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

5 of 8 waterfalls near New Freedom 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 The Cascade Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 85°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near New Freedom

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 · 25 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Cunningham Falls Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Freedom (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Freedom (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 8 Waterfalls Near New Freedom

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

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

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

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Freedom

Are there free waterfalls near New Freedom?

There are 5 free waterfalls near New Freedom, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Freedom?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Freedom?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Freedom?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near New Freedom?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Freedom?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near New Freedom?

The tallest waterfall near New Freedom is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Freedom?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near New Freedom have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Freedom?

The closest waterfall to New Freedom is Wiley Falls, approximately 10.1 miles away.

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