Gunpowder Falls State Park · MD
Gunpowder Falls Trail
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Today
Workable day for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Workable day 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.
- − 40 min of daylight — You need at least 60 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.59 mi
- Elevation gain
- 116 ft
- Surface
- paved
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.4178, -76.4287 — MD.
Park
Part of Gunpowder Falls State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Gunpowder Falls Trail?
Gunpowder Falls Trail is a 3.59-mile route with 116 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 Gunpowder Falls Trail?
Gunpowder Falls Trail is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Gunpowder Falls Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Gunpowder Falls Trail is in Gunpowder Falls 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.