Cunningham Falls Cliff Trail

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Maryland · frederick County

Cunningham Falls Cliff Trail

Scenic forest route above Cunningham Falls with rocky sections.

Rating

Length

2.2 mi

Difficulty

5

County

frederick

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Cunningham Falls Lower Trail

Easy family route to one of Marylands top waterfalls.

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Falls Nature Trail Catoctin

Short interpretive waterfall walk in the Catoctin area.

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Hog Rock Trail Catoctin

Short family-friendly hike to a Catoctin rock outcrop viewpoint.

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About This Trail

A strenuous three-quarter-mile route through rough, rocky terrain past large boulders to the base of Maryland’s tallest waterfall, the 78-foot Cunningham Falls. The Cliff Trail pairs with the gentler Lower Trail for a popular 1.2-mile loop with 259 feet of elevation gain.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.6314865, -77.4713769

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Getting There

From Thurmont, take MD-77 west into Cunningham Falls State Park. Turn south on Catoctin Hollow Road to the William Houck Area. The Cliff Trail trailhead is near the lake and falls parking areas.

Nearby Trails

Cunningham Falls Lower Trail

Easy family route to one of Marylands top waterfalls.

Falls Nature Trail Catoctin

Short interpretive waterfall walk in the Catoctin area.

Hog Rock Trail Catoctin

Short family-friendly hike to a Catoctin rock outcrop viewpoint.

Cat Rock Trail Catoctin

Steeper Catoctin route to dramatic Cat Rock overlooks.

Bobs Hill Trail Catoctin

Wooded ridge climb to one of the park's classic high points.

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