Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hills, MD

3,925 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pleasant Hills? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pleasant Hills. 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 39.4861°N, -76.3908°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hills

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

4 of 7 waterfalls near Pleasant Hills are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong The Cascade Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 88°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 79°F Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Pleasant Hills

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 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Wiley Falls Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hills (1 waterfall)

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 Pleasant Hills (3 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hills

Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
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

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

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hills

Are there free waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Pleasant Hills, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pleasant Hills?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Pleasant Hills, including The Cascade.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pleasant Hills?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hills, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hills, including Kilgores Rocks.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Hills?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Hills is Amos Falls at 2.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pleasant Hills?

The tallest waterfall near Pleasant Hills is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pleasant Hills?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Pleasant Hills has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pleasant Hills?

The closest waterfall to Pleasant Hills is Kilgores Rocks, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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