Cunningham Falls via Lower Trail
14352 North Beach Circle, MD
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Distance
1.04 miles
Elevation Gain
156.17 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
River
Forest
Waterfall
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About this place
Added by Kristen May
Easy access to one of the grandest falls in the state of Maryland, measuring 78 feet high.
This 78-foot waterfall, among the largest in the state, is easily accessible by two short trails. Lower Trail (0.5 miles) leads directly to the falls, whereas Cliff Trail (0.75 miles) has slightly more difficult terrain and takes you to a viewing platform.
To lengthen the adventure, Hunting Creek Lake is close by for swimming, or you can continue your hike by taking Old Misery Trail for great views of the area.
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Kelly Stewart
2/1/2026
Adequately Maintained
Bathrooms
Easy To Park
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Crystal Mae
1/22/2026
Not Crowded
Well Maintained
Easy To Park
Well Marked
Great Conditions
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Stephen Catalano
8/14/2020
Well kept, well traveled
Didn't have the place to myself, but the trail was well kept and maintained. I was happy about the distance, too... Not bad at ...
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Nicole Ball
1/2/2018
Beautiful!
The falls are amazing. So glad I went! It’s the perfect hike for beginners who are looking for a decent challenge.
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4532dadb56e31300889e93251a8a8a66
5/10/2017
Great Time
Parking is a short distance away from multiple falls. Great pit stop during the summer but know it's a busy spot!
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Anthony Watson
8/14/2016
Short Family Hike
This was a very cool hike for our family. The path is well taken care of and almost completely shaded which helped a lot ...
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Kristen May
1/16/2016
A fun hike, I always take the way that leads you more up into the mountains, instead of tuning right at the fork in ...
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Brad Duncan
11/19/2015
Great For Family
This is a VERY easy hike, so would be great for young children, beginning hikers, or puppies. It can also be very crowded on a nice day.
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