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Distance
1.2 miles
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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Dog Friendly
Scenic
Romantic
Family Friendly
Forest
Swimming Hole
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This short, dog-friendly hike leads to the second tallest waterfall in Maryland. Once you get there, relax, enjoy, and weather permitting, cool off with a swim.
This 1.2 mile roundtrip hike leads to the second tallest waterfall in the state of Maryland. It is a short hike that's great for families and bringing the dog. In the warmer months, you can swim in the pool at the base of the waterfall. People have cliff jumped here, but exercise caution and do so at your own risk.
Getting Here: From Pylesville, head west on Pylesville Road for approximately 3 miles and you will enter the parking area at the park. The trailhead will be on the west side of the lot.
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Kristen Dziedzic
6/18/2020
A must see!
Depending on where you park, the trek to the falls is relatively easy and it’s totally worth it. Absolutely beautiful Falls and well-maintained trail.
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Jenn Gonzalez
1/2/2019
Great set of Falls!
Loved visiting Kilgore. Note: Maybe check what time it opens before getting there because for winter, it doesn't open until 10 am which is ...
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Edward Impink
7/23/2018
Beautiful Visuals
Nice scenery. A tad slippery in sections. Needs some options for waste disposal or some additional ropes to assist in some of the ...
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Kamilia Fahmy
7/22/2018
Hike at Kilgore
Trail and scenery was really beautiful. Waterfalls and swimming area was amazing. It was pretty clean from what I saw, I just wish they ...
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Claudia Heydt
7/22/2018
Nice Sunday stroll with the family
Took a drive to this area. Loved the water fall area. I would highly recommend for ropes to be added to some parts of ...
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Kym Baldwin Ney
5/24/2018
Easy Hike
We went on this hike in early July, thankfully we arrived early because this waterfall got crowded very quickly. The hike is pretty easy, ...
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Mohammed Al Nazal
1/28/2018
Fun To Visit .. Not That Much To Do.
It was ok, not that stuff to do.
Kids and elderly people should be careful, sharp rocks all over the place.
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Abby Shepard
12/20/2017
Short hike to an awesome waterfall
The hike is short, but the falls are beautiful! I recommend going in the off season to avoid crowds.
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Sarah Sanders
11/29/2017
One Of My Favorites
This is one of my favorite spots during the warmer months. The hike itself is not challenging by any means, but the falls are ...
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Amber Dorman
6/14/2017
Crowded!
Nice but extremely crowded. Parking is difficult. Trail is very short.
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Marilyn Hartzell
3/19/2017
Quick Walk
This is a nice hike for those who just want to get outside and see a pretty waterfall. Not much of a challenge for ...
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Paul Glino
2/28/2017
Nice Falls
This area gets very crowded in warmer months. Really nice to hike it and take pictures in the winter or early spring or late fall.
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Amy C
7/20/2016
Awesome, Arrive Early
My daughter and I arrived before it was too crowded and made the hike. We found our way to the falls. There were a ...
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Derek Bensinger
7/9/2016
Very Crowded
Nice short trail good if you don't mind being around a lot of people, or if your a teenager looking for a spot to ...
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Kathryn Jarrell
7/6/2016
Very Cute But Very Public
As expected the park was very busy and
Naturally the small parking lot was very full with people waiting to get in and looking for ...
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Nate Trone
5/28/2016
Busy on Hot Days
Went Memorial Day weekend. Was so busy. Thought there would be more cliff jumping. Worth it if you're close but not if you have ...
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Madison Adams
4/25/2016
Extraordinary!
Maryland's hidden treasure. Beautiful falls and trails!
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Kristen May
1/16/2016
The falls themselves are beautiful, but this is one of the most crowded places I've visited. Unless you want to swim here I strongly ...
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