Susquehanna State Park · MD
Land of Promise Trail
White-blazed loop climbing through hardwood forest across the historic Land of Promise tract above the Susquehanna River. Links with the Rock Run area trails for a longer circuit.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 81°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − 17 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — 0.05" of rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 314 ft
- Surface
- mixed
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.5980, -76.1417 — MD.
Park
Part of Susquehanna State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Land of Promise Trail?
Land of Promise Trail is a 1.6-mile route with 314 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. 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 Land of Promise Trail?
Land of Promise 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 Land of Promise Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Land of Promise Trail is in Susquehanna 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.