Kilgore Falls

Kilgore Falls in Rock State Park

My first time in Kilgore falls was quite the experience. I had no idea this little hidden treasure was in my county. I wanted to go back, but I just couldn’t seem to find the time to go! I finally woke up one day and told my fiancé to put on some swimming trunks and pack our dog's (Diezel) life vest! He was so confused and excited! I packed our bags with a change of clothes, towels, plenty of water and snacks, and started making our way there! PS: Directions are at the bottom of the page!!

We couldn't help but put our windows down and enjoy the nice weather while listening to music. It was such a great drive with beautiful scenery.

We make it to the stream and start crossing the stepping-stones. At this point we can already hear the waterfall, and we are super excited!

Once we made it across, we turned right, then walked a few seconds and finally made it to this hidden treasure!

*Interesting fact: Kilgore falls was featured in the Disney movie Tuck Everlasting*

I would definitely recommend this to a family with kids. It is a super easy hike and very piqturesque! Once you reach the stepping stones you will notice the stream is shallow enough for kids to play in! Keep in mind this is a public area so early morning and off-peak hours would be a great time to enjoy some quite time! Other than that, it is a beautiful place to go with your family or on your own, and it is pet friendly as well!

Address

1026 Falling Branch Rd

Pylesville, MD 21132

Directions: Located 5 miles North of Rock State Park