Cunningham Falls is a cascading-type waterfall, as opposed to free-falling, which means it is a series of cascading falls none greater than 12-feet that drops a total of 78-feet. Also known as ...

Great Falls of the Potomac fast facts: The Great Falls of the Potomac is the second-highest waterfall in Maryland. Great Falls is classified as “cascading,” as opposed to free-falling.

That’s the case with Cunningham Falls, the tallest waterfall in Maryland, which can be reached via a short and sweet 1-mile trail. So lace up those hiking boots and come with us as we explore ...