Patapsco Valley State Park · MD
Pigs Run Trail
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Today
Workable day for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Score breakdown
- − 81°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.25 mi
- Elevation gain
- 143 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.2475, -76.7481 — MD.
Park
Part of Patapsco Valley State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Pigs Run Trail?
Pigs Run Trail is a 0.25-mile route with 143 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 Pigs Run Trail?
Pigs Run 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 Pigs Run Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Pigs Run Trail is in Patapsco Valley 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.