Cascade Falls Trailhead — Attraction in Catonsville

It cost $2 to enter the park. We parked at the farthest parking lot that ended by the porta potties. Must note there was no cell service. So i recommend you download the trail (we didn't). There was a sign that said cascade trail but the falls are actually at the sign that says hiking ( Next to the Porter potties and stairs). We ended up walking 7 miles. The threat to the falls is actually short when you walk up the stairs walk towards the left and you'll eventually end at the falls it took us Maybe 10 minutes to get there. We followed the trail up the rocks and continued on we found that there were many trees that were marked blue and there were many trails we just happened to take the wrong trail apparently because we ended up at a road in a neighborhood. We found our way about 3 miles later down the road to another portion of the park. However it was on the wrong side of the park. To be fair there were signs that said trail closed but we were so tired we followed others around those signs and ended at a bridge where we could see our cars. However that bridge has a locked gate so technically you can't walk across the bridge to get to your car. But we were so tired we climbed around the fence. If you are a light hiker who just enjoys the walk I recommend you follow the trails that take you to the right maybe they will get you to your car in less than 7 miles. The falls are pretty and seeing the water run was very nice. We will be back but my only complaint is that it's just not...

This part of the Patapsco Valley Park system is phenomenal! I really loved it. There are so many trails to take, but the most amazing trail is the one that leads to the cascading waterfalls. As you take the cascading trail, you will see and pass several waterfalls and babbling brooks. I kid you not, this park has mossy logs, large trees, winding trails, and hills. Most of the trails are consider easy although as you get to higher elevations the path can get narrow and for me, a little scary. I took a walking stick with me to help cross the many streams we encountered. Its helpful to use a walking stick to help balance on the stream rocks as you cross the streams. There is a point on the trail where you approach the major waterfall and in order to keep going on the trail you'll have to navigate through the large boulders close to the falls. Everyone I saw made it through the boulders. This park looks untouched by human hands and it looks very natural. You won't be bored. I plan to make my third visit there soon. If you take your dog, he/she must be on a leash and please be ready to transport out any poop that happens. Wear hiking boots since you'll be crossing...

Came out this way on a Friday afternoon (May 10th) and I was floored that I'd never been on this trail. I've passed by it so many times on my way to the main entrance to the Patapsco State Park (which has been under construction for quite a few months) off Ilchester Rd. I went on the blue trail as marked by the blue vertical dash on the trees and it was a mix of walkers and mountain bikers. It starts out with your typical foliage and trees and you eventually see a slowly trickling stream on your left. Over the course of a few miles, you get to wider portions of streams, some with tiny falls that lead up to a much larger waterfall. I didn't get a chance to go all the way down the trail as the weather was forecasting rain and I saw it on the radar. Camera isn't waterproof. :( But I'll surely be coming back again. Make sure you put on bug spray as, naturally, where there is water, there are mosquitoes and other biting flies. Wear shoes or tight fitting open-toed shoes as there are places to hop around on rocks but tread carefully, especially on the rocks in the water as they can be slippery! ...