Waterfall Hikes Near Germantown, MD

90,210 residents
New York Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Cunningham Falls earns the drive north from Germantown, 78 feet of water sliding down Catoctin rock past Frederick. Nine tenths of a mile of trail gets you there, climbing a gentle 200 feet, and the dog rides along fine. The Cascade offers more walking at 2.2 miles out and back. Mountain Falls sits on the list without solid numbers behind it. Three falls inside the radius, and Cunningham deserves the first Saturday.

Located at 39.1755°N, -77.2643°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Germantown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Germantown have live flow data today

Cunningham Falls Low Mountain Falls Moderate The Cascade Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 76°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Sunny
Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sat 83°F Partly Sunny
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Germantown

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 The Cascade Roaring · 1300 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Mountain Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 Cunningham Falls Low · 26 cfs 21st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Germantown (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.

LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Maryland, about 158 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Germantown

LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Maryland, about 158 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

46.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Germantown

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Germantown?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Germantown?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Germantown, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Germantown?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Germantown, including Cunningham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Germantown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Germantown is Cunningham Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Germantown?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Germantown?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Germantown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Germantown?

The closest waterfall to Germantown is The Cascade, approximately 27.7 miles away.

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