Rocks State Park
Rocks State Park (originally Deer Creek State Park) is a Maryland state park located in Deer Creek Valley near Pylesville in Harford County. The park, located near the junction of Maryland Routes 24 and 165 is near the Mason-Dixon Line, and about a one-hour drive from Baltimore. Until 1958, Rocks State Park was served by the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad at milepost 35.5.
Park areas
The park has three noncontiguous sections in the Deer Creek Valley. The largest section, home to the park headquarters, is located along Rocks Ridge and is home to the King and Queen's Seat rock formation, a 190 feet (58 m) rock outcropping that towers above the banks of Deer Creek.[1]
Falling Branch
The Falling Branch area is a 67 acres (0.27 km2) tract of land located 5 miles (8.0 km) north of the Rock Ridge section, along the Falling Branch tributary of Deer Creek and is home to Kilgore Falls, the second highest waterfall in Maryland.[1] Kilgore Falls was featured in the movie Tuck Everlasting.[2]
Hidden Valley
The Hidden Valley section, located 5 miles (8.0 km) to the west of the Falling Creek area is an undeveloped area along the banks of Deer Creek, primarily used for fishing. [1]
Activities and amenities
The park offers scenic views on 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of hiking trails, tubing on Deer Creek, and picnicking facilities with pavilions. Hunting and fishing are also available.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Rocks State Park". Maryland DNR. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
- ^ Gienow, Michelle (August 4, 2004). "In the Swim: Falling Branch". Baltimore City Paper. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
External links
- Rocks State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources