Maryland DNR · MD
Cunningham Falls State Park
The state-park half of the Catoctin ridge, immediately south of NPS Catoctin Mountain Park across Route 77. Holds Maryland's tallest cascading waterfall (78 ft) and the Cat Rock quartzite outcrop. Service fee in summer.
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Cunningham Falls
Maryland's tallest cascading waterfall (78 ft). Short, family-friendly Lower Trail from the William Houck (lake) area, with a boardwalk near the falls. The Cliff Trail from the lake (~1.6 mi RT) and the Falls Trail from the NPS Catoctin side (~2.8 mi RT, ~500 ft gain) are steeper alternatives.
Cat Rock
Short sharp climb from the Manor Area in Cunningham Falls SP to a quartzite outcrop above the Hunting Creek valley. Connector trails link across Route 77 to Catoctin Mountain Park (Bob's Hill, etc.).
About this park
Agency
Maryland DNR.
Coordinates
39.6248, -77.4543
Trails covered
2 curated routes at this park.