Highfield-Cascade, Maryland
Highfield-Cascade is a community of 1,089 people in Washington County, Maryland.
Why visit Highfield-Cascade
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include High Rock, Mount Dunlop, Monterey Historic District and Red Run Lodge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Highfield-Cascade
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Highfield-Cascade
Highfield-Cascade is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The CDP is, however, more commonly referred to as just Cascade, MD. The official CDP name encompasses two closely-spaced unincorporated communities, Highfield and Cascade. The population of the CDP was 1,082 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Highfield-Cascade, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
High Rock
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Mountain summit in Washington County, Maryland
Museums and landmarks7
Monterey Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Red Run Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Springdale Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Also known as Shank's Mill and Shockey Mills, is a historic grist mill located at Washington Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Tipahato
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Victor Cullen Center, Old Administration Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Victor Cullen School Power House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
School building in Maryland, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Pen Mar Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Park in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Restaurants and cafes4
Rocky's New York Pizza
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza, Sandwich
14323 Macafee Hill Road, Cascade
Mo off; Tu 16:00-22:00; We-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa...
Chocolate Park Tavern
Bar and pub
14433 Macafee Hill Road, Highfield-Cascade
12:00-24:00
Churches and places of worship5
Harbaugh's Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Saint Stephen's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.8 mi
25445 Highfield Road, Highfield-Cascade
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Blue Ridge Summit Free Library
Library · 1.3 mi
13676 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit
Sabillasville Environmental School
School · 3.1 mi
16210-B Sabillasville Rd, Sabillasville
Map of Highfield-Cascade
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 58°F | 5.3 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 46°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Catoctin Mtn Park (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Waynesboro 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Emmitsburg 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Hagerstown 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Funkstown 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Halfway 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Chambersburg 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Boonsboro 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Frederick 20 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Ballenger Creek 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Harbaugh Church Franklin Co PA, Smallbones, CC0
- SPRINGDALE MILLS, WAYNESBORO, FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tipahato MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Victor Cullen Powerhouse, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Victor Cullen Main 1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monterey HD FranCo PA house 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Vista from the Appalachian Trail in Pen Mar Park, MD, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- High Rock graffitti MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
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