
Cunningham Falls Lower Trail and Cliff Trail Loop
Thurmont, Maryland
1.1 mi
Distance
328 ft
Elev. Gain
30m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cunningham Falls Lower Trail and Cliff Trail Loop is a loop trail in Cunningham Falls State Park, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 1.1 miles long and gains 328 feet. The nearest town is Thurmont, Maryland, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 338 ft |
| High point | 0.7 mi | 418 ft |
| End | 1.1 mi | 338 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service
Source of truth
- Cunningham Falls State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Thurmont, MD · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Frederick County, MD
- Jurisdiction:
- Cunningham Falls State Park · Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(301) 271-7574
- Address:14274 William Houck Dr, Thurmont, MD 21788 · MD
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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Campgrounds near this trail

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