Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
To reach the falls, you can park in either the parking lot dedicated to the hike or you can park at Cunningham Falls State Park. There is a $3 entrance fee to park in either lot between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
The Lower Falls Trail is the less strenuous of the two hikes that you can choose.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
Cliff Trail offers a bit more variety and elevation on the hike. For those looking for a change in scenery, hikers can make a loop out of the two.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
The trail is well marked.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
The park has several different instructional plaques to inform hikers about the geological importance of the area.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
Cliff Trail is a little rocky.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
Be ready for some rocky portions on the Cliff Trail.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
Cunningham Falls is one of the most popular hikes in the area, so it is unlikely there will be solitude at the site.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
Unfortunately, despite several signs requesting that hikers stay on the boardwalk and trails, many visitors fail to heed the guidance.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
The base of the falls.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
Lower Falls Trail is much easier and smoother than Cliff Trail.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
After finishing the hike, spend some time in the picnic area at Cunningham Falls State Park. There are several sites available, including some with fire pits.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
A view of Hunting Creek Lake.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
A view of Hunting Creek Lake.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
For those disabled hikers, there is a parking lot on Route 77 in Catoctin National Park right out of the boardwalk.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
For those hiking to Cunningham Falls from the Catoctin National Park Visitor Center, you will reach the boardwalk after a 1.4-mile hike. You will then cross Route 77 to reach the boardwalk.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
The boardwalk is a short, leisurely, beautiful stroll to Cunningham Falls. Please note, however, that this boardwalk does not connect with the boardwalk from Cunningham Falls State Park.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
The boardwalk is a short, leisurely, beautiful stroll to Cunningham Falls. Please note, however, that this boardwalk does not connect with the boardwalk from Cunningham Falls State Park.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
There are benches along the boardwalk to sit and enjoy the scenery.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
The boardwalk helps protect the surrounding environment from human impact.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
Cunningham Falls in the background.
Cindy S
Photo Date: 
03/18/2018
Cunningham Falls.