Waterfall Hikes Near Riva, MD

4,784 residents
New York Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Riva? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Riva. 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 38.9448°N, -76.5876°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Riva

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 of 2 waterfalls near Riva are flowing strongly today

Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 81°F

Aft 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 81°F Sunny
Lab 81°F Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Riva

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 55 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Wiley Falls Strong · 55 cfs 76th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Riva (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 2 Waterfalls Near Riva

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 Riva

Are there free waterfalls near Riva?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Riva, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Riva?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Riva?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Riva?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Riva?

The shortest waterfall hike near Riva is Kilgores Rocks at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Riva?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Riva?

The closest waterfall to Riva is Wiley Falls, approximately 39 miles away.

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