Waterfall Hikes Near Parkville, PA

8,226 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Parkville? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Parkville. 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 39.7859°N, -76.9686°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Parkville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

5 of 8 waterfalls near Parkville 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

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Parkville

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 · 26 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Cunningham Falls Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Parkville (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 Parkville (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 Parkville

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
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 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

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Parkville

Are there free waterfalls near Parkville?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Parkville, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Parkville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Parkville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Parkville?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Parkville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Parkville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Parkville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Parkville?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Parkville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Parkville?

The closest waterfall to Parkville is Wiley Falls, approximately 24.1 miles away.

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