Waterfall Hikes in Maryland (MD)
0 National Parks
524 Major Cities
11 Waterfalls
to explore
Maryland’s waterfall country is concentrated in the western Allegheny highlands and central Piedmont, where Appalachian ridges, narrow gorges and rocky river valleys form bedrock ledges and cascades; the eastern coastal plain is largely tidal and yields few falls. Hikes are mostly short to moderate — rocky, root-strewn trails through shaded hollows and cliffside ledges with only a couple truly easy family walks — and the state stands out for seasonal, modest-height cascades tucked close to urban parklands. See waterfalls near major Maryland cities .
Popular Difficulties
Moderate: 9 trails
Easy: 2 trails
Trail Types
Out And Back: 11 trails
Featured Parks
National Parks in Maryland
Best Waterfall Hikes in Maryland
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
31.3 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
48 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
30 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
35.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
35.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in Maryland
39.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
35.3 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles
200 ft
31.3 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
48 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
30 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
35.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
35.2 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
36.9 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles
200 ft
35.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
35.5 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
25.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft