Pocomoke River State Park · MD
Milburn Landing Trail
Roughly 0.7-mile nature loop at the Milburn Landing area (the Bald Cypress Nature Trail), threading pine groves, hardwoods and a bald cypress swamp along Cottingham Mill Run to a small swamp-overlook dock.
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Conditions
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Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
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Score breakdown
- ✓ 75°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — 0.13" of rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4 ft
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.1285, -75.4888 — MD.
Park
Part of Pocomoke River State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Milburn Landing Trail?
Milburn Landing Trail is a 0.7-mile route with 4 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.
Who manages Milburn Landing Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Milburn Landing Trail is in Pocomoke River 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.