Rocks State Park · MD
Kilgore Falls Trail
Short, easy trail from Falling Branch to Kilgore Falls, Maryland's second-tallest free-falling waterfall at roughly 17 ft. Rock-hops Falling Branch to reach the base of the falls and its plunge pool.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
Skip the trail running plan today.
Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 81°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − 16 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — 0.05" of rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.35 mi
- Elevation gain
- 109 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6914, -76.4262 — MD.
Park
Part of Rocks State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Kilgore Falls Trail?
Kilgore Falls Trail is a 0.35-mile route with 109 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Kilgore Falls Trail?
Kilgore Falls Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Kilgore Falls Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Kilgore Falls Trail is in Rocks State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.