appalachian-trail-md · MD
Ballenger Creek Trail
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Today
Workable day for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Workable day for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- · 79°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 44 min of daylight — You need at least 69 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.25 mi
- Elevation gain
- 249 ft
- Surface
- paved
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.3741, -77.4293 — 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 Ballenger Creek Trail?
Ballenger Creek Trail is a 4.25-mile route with 249 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 Ballenger Creek Trail?
Ballenger Creek Trail is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Ballenger Creek Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Ballenger Creek Trail 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.