Swallow Falls Swallow

Placed by "Go Against The Flow"

August 15, 2002



Nearest town: Deep Creek Lake, Maryland

Region: Garrett County, Western Maryland

Difficulty: Moderate



DIRECTIONS FROM BALTIMORE / WASHINGTON, DC (3.5 4 hours)



Take local routes / highways to get to I-70

I-70 West towards Cumberland, MD

At the split, merge left onto I-68

Take exit 14, MD HWY 219 South ... about 19 miles

Go past Deep Creek Lake, MD

Right onto Mayhew Inn Road (landmark: JG's Pub)

Travel 4. 5 miles

At stop sign / T in road, left onto Oakland Sang Run Road

Right onto Swallow Falls Road

After the bridge, right into Swallow Falls State Park



DIRECTIONS FROM PITTSBURG (2.5 hours)



Take local routes / highways to get to Route 79

Route 79 South to Morgantown, West Virginia and Route 68

Follow Route 68 East

Take Exit 14, MD HWY 219 South about 19 miles

Go past Deep Creek Lake, MD

Right onto Mayhew Inn Road (landmark: JG's Pub)

Travel 4.5 miles

At stop sign / T in road, left onto Oakland Sang Run Road

Right onto Swallow Falls Road

After the bridge, right into Swallow Falls State Park



PARK INFORMATION



Swallow Falls State Park, located approximately 8 miles west of Marylands Deep Creek Lake, contains four beautiful waterfalls. The Youghiogheny River flows along the park's borders, passing through shaded rocky gorges and creating rippling rapids. Muddy Creek Falls is a crashing 53-foot waterfall a spectacular sight and the tallest free-falling waterfall in Maryland. Tall hemlocks dominate the silent woods. The meandering trails through Swallow Falls guide hikers to some of the most breath-taking scenery in Western Maryland. During the season, the park costs $2 per person; in the off-season, the park charges by the car. Dont forget to bring your swimsuit and denim shorts to go rock sliding on Upper and Lower Swallow Falls. During the heat of the summer, Lakeside Creamery sells delicious homemade ice cream near the Information Center for $2 per cone.



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