Tuckahoe State Park · MD
Creek-Side Cliff Trail
Yellow-blazed trail hugging Tuckahoe Creek beneath clay bluffs that are rare on Maryland's flat Eastern Shore. Rocky footing and steep drop-offs along the water; often hiked as a loop with the Tuckahoe Valley Trail.
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Today
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Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- − 79°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- − 15 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.45 mi
- Elevation gain
- 80 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9327, -75.9462 — MD.
Park
Part of Tuckahoe State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Creek-Side Cliff Trail?
Creek-Side Cliff Trail is a 1.45-mile route with 80 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. 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 Creek-Side Cliff Trail?
Creek-Side Cliff 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 Creek-Side Cliff Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Creek-Side Cliff Trail is in Tuckahoe 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.