How long is Swallow Falls?

1.3 miles, loop, with about 150 feet of elevation gain — roughly 31 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Swallow Falls?

It's rated Easy. old hemlocks and Maryland’s tallest fall

Where is Swallow Falls?

Swallow Falls is in Maryland. old hemlocks and Maryland’s tallest fall

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Swallow Falls

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Distance1.3 mi

Est. time~31 min

Elevation gain↗ 150 ft

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Swallow Falls is a easy 1.3-mile loop hike in Maryland with about 150 ft of elevation gain. old hemlocks and Maryland’s tallest fall.

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