Waterfall Hikes Near Rising Sun, MD

2,756 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rising Sun? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rising Sun. 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 39.7003°N, -76.0587°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rising Sun

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

3 of 6 waterfalls near Rising Sun are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 86°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Rising Sun

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 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile
  5. 5 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Gilpins Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 62nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rising Sun (2 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 6 Waterfalls Near Rising Sun

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
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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rising Sun

Are there free waterfalls near Rising Sun?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Rising Sun, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rising Sun?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rising Sun?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rising Sun?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rising Sun?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rising Sun is Amos Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rising Sun?

The tallest waterfall near Rising Sun is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Rising Sun?

The closest waterfall to Rising Sun is Amos Falls, approximately 6.6 miles away.

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