Patapsco Valley State Park · MD
Tulip Poplar Trail
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Today
Workable day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- · 82°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 42 min of daylight — You need at least 72 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.19 mi
- Elevation gain
- 204 ft
- Surface
- mixed
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.3147, -76.8705 — 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 Tulip Poplar Trail?
Tulip Poplar Trail is a 1.19-mile route with 204 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 Tulip Poplar Trail?
Tulip Poplar Trail is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Tulip Poplar Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Tulip Poplar 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.