Waterfall Hikes in Maryland (MD)
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
Trail Types
Featured Parks
Parks in Maryland
Flowing strongest right now in Maryland
Updated about 2 hours agoRanked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.
- 1 Lower Swallow Falls Moderate · 171 cfs 60th percentile
- 2 Muddy Creek Falls Moderate · 171 cfs 60th percentile
- 3 Upper Swallow Falls Moderate · 171 cfs 60th percentile
- 4 Tolliver Falls Moderate · 171 cfs 60th percentile
- 5 Gap Falls Moderate · 318 cfs 52nd percentile
- 6 The Cascade Moderate · 9 cfs 29th percentile
Best Waterfall Hikes in Maryland
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
All Waterfall Hikes in Maryland
Run a travel blog? Embed Maryland waterfalls on your site for free.
Major Cities in Maryland
Pin This Guide
Save this Maryland waterfall guide to your Pinterest board for your next adventure.
Pin It