We have an array of wonders in Maryland worth exploring. While most people visit these scenic spots during warmer weather, many don’t know that some places are just as impressive during wintertime. These 5 frozen waterfalls in Maryland are breathtaking. Bundle up and get outdoors to explore these jaw-dropping spots.

1. Muddy Creek Falls in Swallow Falls State Park: 2470 Maple Glade Rd, Oakland, MD 21550
Muddy Creek Falls, Maryland 21550, USA
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Maryland's most impressive waterfall turns into a winter wonderland when temperatures are freezing. This is the tallest free-flowing waterfall in Maryland, and it can be viewed at Swallow Falls State Park. Many people only think to seek out the best waterfall hikes in Maryland during the summer, but in truth, there's a special kind of beauty to be seen in the wintertime!
2. Cunningham Falls in Cunningham Falls State Park: 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Cunningham Falls State Park, 14274 William Houck Dr, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA
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This is the tallest cascading waterfall in Maryland. In the winter, you'll get to see all the delicate twists and turns iced over. Check it out, though you'll want to be careful not to slip! The swimming hole here is quite popular in the summer, but we think it's even more gorgeous when iced over in the winter.
3. Kilgore Falls in Rocks State Park: 3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Rocks State Park, 3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, MD 21084, USA
Flickr / Mark Peters
Rocks State Park has some of our favorite hikes in Maryland. This Harford County gem is definitely worth bundling up for this winter!
4. Cascade Falls in Patapsco Valley State Park: 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Patapsco Valley State Park, Woodstock, MD 21163, USA
Flickr / William Shewbridge
Head over to Patapsco Valley State Park if you want to find an array of natural wonders in Maryland. One of the best in the park is the picturesque Cascade Falls. Make sure to bring your camera: you'll want to take lots of pictures of this icy delight!
5. Great Falls in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park
Flickr / Steve Lathrop
Great Falls is not technically one big waterfall. However, it's got several drops along the way that are worth seeing. In the wintertime, the rocks become coated with icicles... it's such a pretty sight! The falls are part of the Potomac River right along the state border with Virginia.

Did we name your favorite waterfalls in Maryland? If you’ve got more suggestions of ones to check out this winter, share them in the comments! Visit here for a full list of Maryland waterfalls!

 

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