Susquehanna State Park · MD
Deer Creek Trail
Green-blazed trail from the Deer Creek Picnic Area with river and creek views and stands of large trees. Mostly flat but rocky and moderately steep near the end; crosses the Deer Creek trestle bridge.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 81°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − 17 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — 0.05" of rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 724 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6168, -76.1682 — MD.
Park
Part of Susquehanna State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Deer Creek Trail?
Deer Creek Trail is a 2.1-mile route with 724 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 Deer Creek Trail?
Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Deer Creek Trail is in Susquehanna 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.