Cunningham Falls State Park · MD
Old Misery 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.
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 72 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.19 mi
- Elevation gain
- 195 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6242, -77.4522 — 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 Old Misery Trail?
Old Misery Trail is a 1.19-mile route with 195 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 Old Misery Trail?
Old Misery Trail 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 Old Misery Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Old Misery 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.