appalachian-trail-md · MD
Old Blue Trail
Live · updated
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.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.37 mi
- Elevation gain
- 45 ft
- Surface
- mixed
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.5389, -77.4908 — MD.
Park
Part of appalachian-trail-md.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Old Blue Trail?
Old Blue Trail is a 0.37-mile route with 45 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 Old Blue Trail?
Old Blue 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 Old Blue Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Old Blue Trail is in appalachian-trail-md, 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.