Kid Friendly Guide: Swallow Falls State Park

Swallow Falls State Park is not a super large park, but wow does it pack a punch! It is nestled into the mountains of Western Maryland, 9 miles north of Oakland, MD.

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Swallow Falls State Park is EPIC! There are 4 amazing waterfalls in a very kid friendly hike that is less than 2 miles long!

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Seriously, this is now my favorite Maryland State Park! Check out this kid friendly guide to Swallow Falls State Park!

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Canyon Trail

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Tolliver Falls

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Upper Swallow Falls

This is really impressive. Once you get to the bottom of the stairs you can walk right out to the top of a rock formation cliff. Be careful because there are no rails. Learn more

Muddy Creek Falls

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Wheelchair Accessible

There is a wheelchair accessible viewing platform at the top of Muddy Creek Falls! The view from this platform is actually really fantastic. Learn more

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