Waterfall Hikes Near Shrewsbury, PA

3,849 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shrewsbury? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shrewsbury. 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 39.7714°N, -76.6799°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shrewsbury

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

5 of 8 waterfalls near Shrewsbury are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Shrewsbury

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 · 26 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Cunningham Falls Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Strong · 60 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shrewsbury (2 waterfalls)

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 Shrewsbury (4 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 8 Waterfalls Near Shrewsbury

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

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

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
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shrewsbury

Are there free waterfalls near Shrewsbury?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Shrewsbury, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shrewsbury?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Shrewsbury, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shrewsbury?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shrewsbury, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shrewsbury?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shrewsbury, including Cunningham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Shrewsbury?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shrewsbury?

The shortest waterfall hike near Shrewsbury is Amos Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Shrewsbury?

The tallest waterfall near Shrewsbury is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shrewsbury?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Shrewsbury have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shrewsbury?

The closest waterfall to Shrewsbury is Wiley Falls, approximately 11.1 miles away.

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