Rocky Gap State Park · MD
Evitt's Mountain Homesite Trail
Challenging climb up Evitts Mountain, gaining about 1,000 ft to the stone-wall and caved-in well ruins of 1730s settler Evitt's homesite. Rock-hops a cascading stream through hemlock, mountain laurel and rhododendron.
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Score breakdown
- · 85°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − 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.
- − 88 min of daylight — You need at least 135 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1000 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- hard
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.7027, -78.6715 — 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 Evitt's Mountain Homesite Trail?
Evitt's Mountain Homesite Trail is a 2.5-mile route with 1000 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 Evitt's Mountain Homesite Trail?
Evitt's Mountain Homesite 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 Evitt's Mountain Homesite Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Evitt's Mountain Homesite Trail 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.