Waterfall Hikes Near Taneytown, MD

7,234 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Taneytown? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Taneytown. 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 39.6569°N, -77.1683°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Taneytown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

5 of 7 waterfalls near Taneytown are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tod 87°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny
Lab 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Taneytown

Updated about 2 hours 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 Cunningham Falls Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Kilgores Rocks Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Wiley Falls Strong · 56 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Conewago Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Taneytown (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.

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Taneytown (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 7 Waterfalls Near Taneytown

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Taneytown

Are there free waterfalls near Taneytown?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Taneytown?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Taneytown?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Taneytown?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Taneytown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Taneytown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Taneytown?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Taneytown?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Taneytown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Taneytown?

The closest waterfall to Taneytown is Cunningham Falls, approximately 14.1 miles away.

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