Gunpowder Falls State Park · MD
Red Dot
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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.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- − 79°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.
- − 41 min of daylight — You need at least 44 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.82 mi
- Elevation gain
- 205 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.5399, -76.5195 — MD.
Park
Part of Gunpowder 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 Red Dot?
Red Dot is a 0.82-mile route with 205 feet of elevation gain. 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 Red Dot?
Red Dot 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 Red Dot, and where do closure alerts come from?
Red Dot is in Gunpowder 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.