loch-raven · MD
Fire Road
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Score breakdown
- − 82°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- ✓ 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 431 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 22.93 mi
- Elevation gain
- 5725 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.4923, -76.6166 — MD.
Park
Part of loch-raven.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Fire Road?
Fire Road is a 22.93-mile route with 5725 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. 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 Fire Road?
Fire Road 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 Fire Road, and where do closure alerts come from?
Fire Road is in loch-raven, 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.