Patapsco Valley State Park · MD
Buzzards Rock Trail
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Today
Workable day for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Workable day for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- · 81°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 41 min of daylight — You need at least 52 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.11 mi
- Elevation gain
- 443 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- hard
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.2501, -76.7624 — MD.
Park
Part of Patapsco Valley State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Buzzards Rock Trail?
Buzzards Rock Trail is a 1.11-mile route with 443 feet of elevation gain — hard — significant elevation gain, technical terrain, or both; come prepared. 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 Buzzards Rock Trail?
Buzzards Rock Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Buzzards Rock Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Buzzards Rock Trail is in Patapsco Valley 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.