appalachian-trail-md · MD
A Mile Long Road
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Today
Great day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Great day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 75°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 45 min of daylight — You need at least 61 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.95 mi
- Elevation gain
- 83 ft
- Surface
- gravel
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.5654, -77.5053 — MD.
Park
Part of appalachian-trail-md.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is A Mile Long Road?
A Mile Long Road is a 0.95-mile route with 83 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at A Mile Long Road?
A Mile Long Road is crushed gravel or compacted aggregate — drains quickly, stays passable in wet weather. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages A Mile Long Road, and where do closure alerts come from?
A Mile Long Road is in appalachian-trail-md, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.