Explore the Natural Beauty of Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area

Getting There

• Car

  From Cunningham Falls State Park, head southeast on Catoctin Hollow Rd toward MD-77. Turn left onto MD-77 E and continue for about 17 miles. Merge onto I-95 S toward Baltimore. Continue on I-95 S for approximately 15 miles, then take exit 67A for I-695 E toward Essex. After about 5 miles, take exit 31B for MD-702 E toward Middle River. Follow MD-702 E, which becomes Graces Quarters Rd, and continue for about 3 miles until you reach Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area at 7200 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, MD 21220. Note that there may be parking fees at the park entrance.

• Public Transportation

  While there isn't a direct public transit route from Cunningham Falls State Park to Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area, you can take a combination of local buses. Start by getting to the nearest bus stop at the edge of Cunningham Falls State Park. From there, take a bus to the nearest metro station (check local schedules). Take the metro to the Baltimore area. Once in Baltimore, take the Light RailLink towards Hunt Valley and get off at the Middle River stop. From there, you will need to take a taxi or rideshare service to reach Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area, which is about 5 miles away. Be prepared for the possibility of multiple transfers and check for the total cost of fares.