Waterfall Hikes Near Orrtanna, PA

81 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Orrtanna? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Orrtanna. 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 39.8459°N, -77.3594°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Orrtanna

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

4 of 6 waterfalls near Orrtanna are flowing strongly today

Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Cunningham Falls Strong 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 88°F Partly Sunny
Sat 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Orrtanna

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cunningham Falls Strong · 44 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 The Cascade Strong · 23 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 55 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Wiley Falls Strong · 55 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Orrtanna (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.

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Orrtanna (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 6 Waterfalls Near Orrtanna

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Orrtanna

Are there free waterfalls near Orrtanna?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Orrtanna?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Orrtanna?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Orrtanna?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Orrtanna?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Orrtanna?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Orrtanna?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Orrtanna?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Orrtanna have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Orrtanna?

The closest waterfall to Orrtanna is Cunningham Falls, approximately 15.2 miles away.

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