Seneca Creek State Park · MD
Clopper Lake Trail
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Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Mountain biking
Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- · 79°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.06 mi
- Elevation gain
- 9 ft
- Surface
- boardwalk
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.1447, -77.2584 — MD.
Park
Part of Seneca Creek State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Clopper Lake Trail?
Clopper Lake Trail is a 0.06-mile route with 9 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 Clopper Lake Trail?
Clopper Lake Trail is elevated boardwalk over wet ground — stays passable year-round. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Clopper Lake Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Clopper Lake Trail is in Seneca Creek State Park, which is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from public MD DNR park-alert pages (best-effort scrape). Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.