Rocky Gap State Park · MD
Lake Loop Alt
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Today
Workable day for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
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
- − 80°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.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.22 mi
- Elevation gain
- 19 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.7053, -78.6555 — 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 Lake Loop Alt?
Lake Loop Alt is a 0.22-mile route with 19 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Lake Loop Alt, and where do closure alerts come from?
Lake Loop Alt 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.