Gunpowder Falls State Park · MD
Gunpowder South Trail (white)
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Today
Marginal conditions for trail running.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Score breakdown
- − 81°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.
- − 42 min of daylight — You need at least 139 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 6.38 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1509 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6166, -76.6486 — 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 South Trail (white)?
Gunpowder South Trail (white) is a 6.38-mile route with 1509 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 Gunpowder South Trail (white)?
Gunpowder South Trail (white) 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 Gunpowder South Trail (white), and where do closure alerts come from?
Gunpowder South Trail (white) 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.