Gunpowder Falls State Park · MD
Highland Trail
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Today
Workable day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- · 81°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ 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 67 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.13 mi
- Elevation gain
- 116 ft
- Surface
- mixed
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6147, -76.6919 — 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 Highland Trail?
Highland Trail is a 1.13-mile route with 116 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 Highland Trail?
Highland Trail is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Highland Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Highland 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.