Point Lookout State Park · MD
Periwinkle Point Trail
Easy waterfront loop following Point Lookout Creek along a corridor cleared in the early 1800s for an unbuilt railroad to Washington. It winds past reeds, pines and marsh near the park's Civil War prison-camp museum.
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Small Craft Advisory issued July 27 at 2:50PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Skip the trail running plan today.
Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 80°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − 22 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 0 ft
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.0620, -76.3380 — MD.
Park
Part of Point Lookout State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Periwinkle Point Trail?
Periwinkle Point Trail is a 1-mile route with 0 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 Periwinkle Point Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Periwinkle Point Trail is in Point Lookout 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.