![Upper Colosseum Falls](https://photos.smugmug.com/DailyShoots/2008/08-03/i-DCRSJ6N/0/L/IMG_2770-L.jpg) |
Upper Colosseum Falls |
The Potomac State Forest is not nearly as popular as other attractions in Western Maryland, but for nature photographers, it's a gold mine. There are two gravel roads through the forest that follow streams that empty into the Potomac. In this post, we'll look at
Laurel Run Rd [
map]. There are rustic campsites along the road, and there are three falls that can be accessed there. One is at the end of the road near the Potomac; it's pretty and the easiest to find.
![Cascade on Laurel Run](https://photos.smugmug.com/DailyShoots/2009/2009-08-05/i-Sc455hj/0/L/IMG_1551-L.jpg) |
Cascades between Upper and Lower Colosseum Falls |
Farther up stream is another falls, which the ranger told me they call Colosseum Falls. I call it Lower Colosseum Falls. If you drive down to campsite #29 and park there, you'll be able to find it. Usually I bring a pair of waterproof sandals with me. After shooting the Lower Colosseum Falls, I walk upstream where there are plenty of very beautiful places to photograph. After a little while, you'll reach what I call Upper Colosseum Falls. From there I get back onto the road and walk down to the car.
![Lower Colosseum Falls](https://photos.smugmug.com/DailyShoots/2008/08-03/i-v5htQjx/0/L/IMG_3097-L.jpg) |
Lower Colosseum Falls |
I used to vacation at Deep Creek Lake every August, and I would visit Swallow Falls almost every morning. After several years, I decided I needed to find someplace a little different. I still go to Swallow Falls, but Potomac State Forest is another fantastic place to visit for great photography.
![Bottom Falls](https://photos.smugmug.com/DailyShoots/2008/08-03/i-NgDNCNC/0/L/IMG_2838-L.jpg) |
Falls Closest to the Potomac River |
Lovely nature pictures and awesome photography.
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