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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!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Maryland Heights Stone Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

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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Beautiful Trail Segment

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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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Purplehorse Beach and Mixed Rock Formations

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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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Great Falls Park on the C&O Trail

Highlight • Waterfall

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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Cunningham Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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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Great Falls Overlook 1

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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 of the Potomac River

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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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Little Falls Dam

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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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McCormack Overlook

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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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Druid Hill Park

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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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Mid State Trail — Traversing the Pennsylvania divide

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Tuscarora Trail — A remote trek across the backbone of Appalachia

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The Appalachian Trail — America's most iconic long-distance hike

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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail — Exploring a historic corridor

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American Discovery Trail — Riding coast to coast

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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail — Cycle the nation's river

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (C&O) Towpath — A stroll through history

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Maryland

Maryland Heights Stone Fort

Beautiful Trail Segment

Purplehorse Beach and Mixed Rock Formations

Great Falls Park on the C&O Trail

Cunningham Falls

Great Falls Overlook 1

Great Falls of the Potomac River

Little Falls Dam

McCormack Overlook

Druid Hill Park

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