Kilgore Falls
Harford County, Maryland
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 17 ft (5.2 m)
- Location
- Harford County, Maryland
- Access status
- State park trail; summer weekend reservations; stream crossing to the base
- The walk
- About 0.5 mile one way, about 1 mile return
- Ground & access
- Single-track dirt trail, not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers or large coolers. Stream crossing to reach the base.
Kilgore Falls is a 17-foot falls in the Falling Branch Area of Rocks State Park, a separate parcel about five miles north of the main park. From the 28-car parking lot, follow the single-track trail about half a mile to the falls. To reach the base you must cross Falling Branch, so expect wet feet. The trail does not connect to the main park's trails.
Plan your visit
Falling Branch Area parking lot, 1026 Falling Branch Road, Pylesville, to Kilgore Falls
Maryland DNR describes a single-track 1/2-mile trail from the parking lot to the falls. The return figure is derived.
Single-track dirt trail, not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers or large coolers. Stream crossing to reach the base.
Where to start
28-car lot at 1026 Falling Branch Road, Pylesville, MD 21132. When the lot is full the area is at capacity. No parking at the church or on neighboring properties, and no off-site parking or drop-offs.
Timing & water
The lot opens at 8 a.m. from March to October and 10 a.m. from November to February. Pets must be leashed. No restrooms, picnic tables or grills.
Before you go
Reservations are required on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day through parkdayuse.maryland.gov. DNR pages conflict on cost: the area page lists $3 per person for Maryland residents and $5 for non-residents plus a processing fee, while the FAQ page says reservations are free.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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