Notable waterfall · Garrett, Maryland
Gap Falls
Gap Falls is a waterfall in Garrett, Maryland.
Gap Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Gap Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Gap Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.57967, -79.40876. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Gap Falls
- Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area · sanctuary · Garrett · ~5 km · Must-see
- Cranesville Swamp Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~10 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Dam · lake · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Cranesville Swamp Preserve · sanctuary · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Lake · lake · Garrett · ~14 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Lake State Park · lake · Garrett · ~14 km · Must-see
- Youghiogheny Reservoir · lake · Garrett · ~16 km · Must-see
- Gregg Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~17 km · Must-see
- Little Snaggy Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Garrett · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo · sanctuary · Garrett · ~20 km · Must-see
- Potomac/Garrett State Forest · sanctuary · Garrett · ~22 km · Must-see
- Youghiogheny River Lake · lake · Somerset · ~22 km · Must-see
- Anderson Chapel · church · Garrett · ~25 km · Must-see
- The Little Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~28 km · Must-see
- Negro Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~28 km · Must-see
- Big Run State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~29 km · Must-see
- Savage River Reservoir · lake · Garrett · ~29 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Gap Falls
- Buttermilk Falls Natural Area · waterfall · Indiana · ~122 km · Must-see
- Swallow Falls Church · waterfall · Garrett · ~11 km
- Muddy Creek Falls · waterfall · Garrett · ~11 km
- Lower Swallow Falls · waterfall · Garrett · ~11 km
- Swallow Falls State Park · waterfall · Garrett · ~11 km
- Upper Swallow Falls · waterfall · Garrett · ~12 km
- Tolliver Falls · waterfall · Garrett · ~12 km
- Matador Falls · waterfall · Preston · ~38 km
- Cascading Waterfalls · waterfall · Fayette · ~39 km
- Cucumber Falls · waterfall · Fayette · ~41 km
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Frequently asked
Is Gap Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Gap Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Gap Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Gap Falls?
Nearby: Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area (sanctuary, 5 km), Cranesville Swamp Preserve (sanctuary, 10 km), Deep Creek Dam (lake, 10 km), Cranesville Swamp Preserve (sanctuary, 10 km), Deep Creek Lake (lake, 14 km), Deep Creek Lake State Park (lake, 14 km).
Is Gap Falls worth visiting?
Gap Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Maryland on Spotwander.