Cunningham Falls State Park · MD
Lower Trail
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Today
Great day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Great day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 75°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 45 min of daylight — You need at least 46 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 24 ft
- Surface
- gravel
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6302, -77.4667 — MD.
Park
Part of Cunningham 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 Lower Trail?
Lower Trail is a 0.5-mile route with 24 feet of elevation gain. 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 Lower Trail?
Lower Trail is crushed gravel or compacted aggregate — drains quickly, stays passable in wet weather. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Lower Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Lower Trail is in Cunningham 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.