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

16 waterfalls near Cumberland have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Sat 53°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 60°F Sunny
Mon 64°F Sunny
Tue 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 68°F Sunny
Thu 66°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cumberland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Gap Falls Moderate · 913 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Swallow Falls Moderate · 363 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Muddy Creek Falls Moderate · 363 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Swallow Falls Moderate · 363 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Tolliver Falls Moderate · 363 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Niagara Falls Moderate · 459 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cumberland (10 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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

23.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

35.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

35.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

35.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown

All 16 Waterfalls Near Cumberland

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

19 miles away
West Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

23.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Gap Falls waterfall

Gap Falls

31.3 miles away
Maryland
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

35.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

35.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

35.5 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

35.6 miles away
Maryland
Easy
1.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Winding Staircase Falls in Pennsylvania, about 166 feet of drop LiDAR

Winding Staircase Falls

37 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
White Tail Falls waterfall

White Tail Falls

37 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cole Run Falls waterfall

Cole Run Falls

37.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

39.8 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
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
3.6 miles 300 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

45.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

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 10 easy waterfall hikes near Cumberland, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cumberland?

There are 11 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 0.1 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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