Tuckahoe State Park · MD
Tuckahoe Valley Trail
Longest trail at Tuckahoe State Park, a blue-blazed point-to-point route along Tuckahoe Creek through hardwood forest, split by Adkins Arboretum. Nearly flat with creek crossings, wildflowers and birding; shared with bikes and horses.
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Today
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Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- − 79°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- − 15 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.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.98 mi
- Elevation gain
- 172 ft
- Surface
- gravel
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9428, -75.9498 — MD.
Park
Part of Tuckahoe State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Tuckahoe Valley Trail?
Tuckahoe Valley Trail is a 3.98-mile route with 172 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.
What's the trail surface like at Tuckahoe Valley Trail?
Tuckahoe Valley Trail is crushed gravel or compacted aggregate — drains quickly, stays passable in wet weather. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Tuckahoe Valley Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Tuckahoe Valley Trail is in Tuckahoe 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.