Waterfall Hikes Near Schaefferstown, PA

747 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Schaefferstown? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Schaefferstown. 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 40.2968°N, -76.2939°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Schaefferstown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

3 of 9 waterfalls near Schaefferstown are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Moderate Kitchen Creek Falls Moderate Amos Falls Roaring Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Gilpins Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Strong Wiley Falls Strong Tomhicken Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 85°F Partly Sunny
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 77°F Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Schaefferstown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 62400 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Wiley Falls Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Adams Falls Moderate · 46 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Kitchen Creek Falls Moderate · 46 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 67th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Schaefferstown (5 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

Tomhicken Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Schaefferstown

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
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

48.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Amos Falls

47.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Wiley Falls

34.2 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
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kitchen Creek Falls waterfall

Kitchen Creek Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Schaefferstown

Are there free waterfalls near Schaefferstown?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Schaefferstown, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Schaefferstown?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Schaefferstown, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Schaefferstown?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Schaefferstown, including Adams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Schaefferstown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Schaefferstown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Schaefferstown is Adams Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Schaefferstown?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Schaefferstown?

The closest waterfall to Schaefferstown is Conewago Falls, approximately 26.2 miles away.

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