Waterfall Hikes Near Cumberland, MD

19,041 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

An hour west of Cumberland, Swallow Falls State Park packs four waterfalls into a 1.25 mile loop through old hemlock forest, and Muddy Creek Falls at 53 feet is the tallest free falling drop in Maryland. Upper and Lower Swallow Falls share the walk, with Tolliver Falls the small one at 5 feet, and dogs can come. Sixteen falls make the radius. Laurel Falls is a flatter 1.5 mile out and back, and Niagara Falls, the local one, needs only a half mile.

Located at 39.6515°N, -78.7584°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cumberland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

14 of 16 waterfalls near Cumberland are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Roaring Cole Run Falls Strong Laurel Falls Strong Cucumber Falls Strong Jonathan Run Falls Strong Ohiopyle Falls Strong Sugar Run Falls Strong Gap Falls Strong Lower Swallow Falls Strong Muddy Creek Falls Strong Upper Swallow Falls Strong Tolliver Falls Strong Mountain Falls Moderate Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Winding Staircase Falls Roaring White Tail Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 75°F Sunny Best
Tue 79°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 84°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cumberland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Winding Staircase Falls Roaring · 680 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 White Tail Falls Roaring · 680 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Adams Falls Strong · 13 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Cucumber Falls Strong · 1650 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Jonathan Run Falls Strong · 1650 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Ohiopyle Falls Strong · 1650 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cumberland (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 Cumberland (12 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

46.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

43.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Cumberland

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

46.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

43.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gap Falls waterfall

Gap Falls

Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Winding Staircase Falls in Pennsylvania, about 166 feet of drop LiDAR

Winding Staircase Falls

25.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
White Tail Falls waterfall

White Tail Falls

36.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cole Run Falls waterfall

Cole Run Falls

44.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

46.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ohiopyle Falls waterfall

Ohiopyle Falls

41.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Cucumber Falls waterfall

Cucumber Falls

41.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jonathan Run Falls waterfall

Jonathan Run Falls

43.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Sugar Run Falls waterfall

Sugar Run Falls

43.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cumberland

Are there free waterfalls near Cumberland?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Cumberland, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cumberland?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Cumberland, including Jonathan Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cumberland?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cumberland, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cumberland?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cumberland, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cumberland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cumberland is Adams Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cumberland?

The tallest waterfall near Cumberland is Muddy Creek Falls at 53 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cumberland?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Cumberland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cumberland?

The closest waterfall to Cumberland is Niagara Falls, approximately 19 miles away.

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