Waterfall Hikes Near Little Orleans, MD

64 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Little Orleans? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Little Orleans. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.6300°N, -78.3949°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Little Orleans

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

7 of 13 waterfalls near Little Orleans are flowing strongly today

Cunningham Falls Roaring Gap Falls Moderate Goods Falls Moderate Greasy Falls Low Miller Falls Low Laurel Falls Roaring Lower Swallow Falls Roaring Muddy Creek Falls Roaring Upper Swallow Falls Roaring Tolliver Falls Roaring Mountain Falls Moderate Niagara Falls Moderate The Cascade Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 90°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Little Orleans

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Lower Swallow Falls Roaring · 373 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Muddy Creek Falls Roaring · 373 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Swallow Falls Roaring · 373 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Tolliver Falls Roaring · 373 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Falls Roaring · 1630 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 Cunningham Falls Roaring · 45 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Little Orleans (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Little Orleans (8 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

22.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

17.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Little Orleans

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

22.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

45.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

17.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Goods Falls

49.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gap Falls waterfall

Gap Falls

25.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

43.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Miller Falls

40.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

29.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

29.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

29.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

26.1 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Little Orleans

Are there free waterfalls near Little Orleans?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Little Orleans, including Goods Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Little Orleans?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Little Orleans, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Little Orleans?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Little Orleans, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Little Orleans?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Little Orleans, including Cunningham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Little Orleans?

The shortest waterfall hike near Little Orleans is Cunningham Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Little Orleans?

The tallest waterfall near Little Orleans is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Little Orleans?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Little Orleans have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Little Orleans?

The closest waterfall to Little Orleans is Niagara Falls, approximately 8.6 miles away.

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