First Day Open House at Cunningham Falls State Park Concessions Building -

 

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Registration: Not required
Date/Time: 1/1/24 1 PM-3 PM
Meeting Location: South Beach Concessions Building of William Houck Area
Distance: Open House
Address: 14274 William Houck Dr., Thurmont, MD 21788
Description: On New Year's Day (only), Join park staff before or after your self guided hike from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Concessions building for an Open House. A fire will be burning inside to warm up next to and hot drinks available (suggested donations to the Friends of CFSP & GSP). Outside of those hours, use the sign in the binder at the trailhead to tell us where you're from, how many are in your party and get a sticker.

Additional Details: Stroller accessible, no pets permitted inside building but there is seating right outside. Park entrance fee applies of $3/MD vehicle or $5/out of state vehicle, cash and check only paid at the honor box at park entrance.

Additional Information: Email: cunninghamfalls.statepark@maryland.gov

SELF GUIDED HIKE - 

Lower Falls to Cliff Trail - Self-Guided Hike
Date/Time: 12/30 - 1/1
Distance: 1 mile roundtrip or 1.5 miles roundtrip
Address: 14274 William Houck Dr., Thurmont, MD 21788
Description: Hike to Cunningham Falls to start the new year with some exercise! From 12/30/23-1/1/24, use posted signage at the Falls Trailhead to self guide yourself on the Lower Falls Trail to see the falls and then back on the Cliff Trail. The option is there to return on the same trail you hiked there on to make it 1 mile instead. The Lower Falls trail is gravel with one larger downhill. The Cliff trail is more strenuous and includes navigating around large boulders and walking on rocks that could be slippery. Use the sign in the binder at the trailhead to tell us where you're from, how many are in your party and get a sticker.

Additional Details: Lower Falls trail is accessible with a stroller that has larger wheels. The Cliff Trail is not suitable for strollers. Leashed pets welcome. Park entrance fees are cash/check only $3/MD vehicle, $5/out of state vehicle at honor box at the park's contact booth

Additional Information: Email: cunninghamfalls.statepark@maryland.gov