Rocky Gap State Park · MD
Bear Ridge
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Today
Workable day for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- − 80°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 50 min of daylight — You need at least 56 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.68 mi
- Elevation gain
- 299 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6897, -78.6697 — MD.
Park
Part of Rocky Gap State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Bear Ridge?
Bear Ridge is a 1.68-mile route with 299 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Bear Ridge, and where do closure alerts come from?
Bear Ridge is in Rocky Gap State Park, 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.