Waterfall Hikes Near Penbrook, PA

3,255 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Penbrook borders Harrisburg on its east side, so the waterfall options are the capital's. Conewago Falls is the near one, a broad ledge drop in the Susquehanna downriver by Falmouth. Wiley Falls gives you a mile of easy walking with a dog. The trip worth planning is Kilgores Rocks over the Maryland line, where a 17 foot fall lands in a pool you can swim in, 1.3 miles round trip. The list stops at four inside fifty miles.

Located at 40.2781°N, -76.8483°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Penbrook

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

2 of 4 waterfalls near Penbrook are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Penbrook

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 · 49 cfs 68th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Penbrook (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 Penbrook

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 Penbrook

Are there free waterfalls near Penbrook?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Penbrook?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Penbrook?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Penbrook?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Penbrook?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Penbrook?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Penbrook?

The closest waterfall to Penbrook is Conewago Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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