The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Maryland
Maryland’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Maryland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Maryland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
This Civil War-era stone foundation was built by the Union Army in defense of Maryland Heights. The plans for the fort included a superstructure to sit atop the foundation, but …
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This segment is the more strenuous part of the hike. Good hiking shoes recommended as it is required to hike through a rocky section. It includes jumping from rocks to …
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The beach holds "mixed rocks," which means that the heat and pressure from the Earth have melted parts of some rocks and fused them with other rocks. The views with these unique rocks and the river are absolutely stunning.
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Located at mile 14.3 on the C&O Canal Towpath in Potomac, Maryland, Great Falls Park is a must-visit highlight for hikers, cyclists, and history buffs alike. A short boardwalk leads …
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This is a perfect spot to pause, have a picnic, and delight in the falls. It's best to visit after the rainy season when the water levels are higher, making the experience even more enjoyable.
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The "great falls" of the Potomac are only 25 meters high, but there is a lot of water flowing - impressive. The craggy rock formation of the falls consists of …
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Great Falls Park is a national park that spans 800 acres along the Potomac River. The park features 15 miles of hiking trails, some of which are open to biking …
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The Little Falls Dam is a low dam built in the Potomac in 1959. It now separates the Upper Potomac River and Lower Potomac River, forming the Little Falls Reservoir. …
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Whilst this is not the most impressive view of this mountainous region, McCormack Overlook still provides obscured vistas through the forestry. There is a rock outcrop to sit on.
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This large urban park is a wonderful place to relax in northwest Baltimore. Opened in 1860, it's one of the oldest public parks in the US.
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