Patapsco Valley State Park · MD
Swinging Bridge
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Today
Workable day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
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
- · 81°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.05 mi
- Elevation gain
- 0 ft
- Surface
- boardwalk
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.2410, -76.7499 — 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 Swinging Bridge?
Swinging Bridge is a 0.05-mile route with 0 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 Swinging Bridge?
Swinging Bridge is elevated boardwalk over wet ground — stays passable year-round. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Swinging Bridge, and where do closure alerts come from?
Swinging Bridge 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.