Waterfall Hikes Near Paxtonia, PA

5,480 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Paxtonia? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Paxtonia. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.3166°N, -76.7884°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Paxtonia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

2 of 4 waterfalls near Paxtonia are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny Best
Lab 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Paxtonia

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Wiley Falls Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Conewago Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 68th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 68th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Paxtonia (2 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 4 Waterfalls Near Paxtonia

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
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Paxtonia

Are there free waterfalls near Paxtonia?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Paxtonia?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Paxtonia, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Paxtonia?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Paxtonia, including Kilgores Rocks.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Paxtonia?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Paxtonia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Paxtonia is Conewago Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Paxtonia?

The tallest waterfall near Paxtonia is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Paxtonia?

The closest waterfall to Paxtonia is Conewago Falls, approximately 12.2 miles away.

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