Gunpowder Falls State Park · MD
Little Gunpowder Trail (white)
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Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Mountain biking
Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- · 79°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.
- − 41 min of daylight — You need at least 138 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 7.19 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1797 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.4786, -76.4223 — 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 Little Gunpowder Trail (white)?
Little Gunpowder Trail (white) is a 7.19-mile route with 1797 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 Little Gunpowder Trail (white)?
Little Gunpowder 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 Little Gunpowder Trail (white), and where do closure alerts come from?
Little Gunpowder 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.