loch-raven · MD
Valley of the Kings
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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.
- − 41 min of daylight — You need at least 63 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.92 mi
- Elevation gain
- 168 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.4829, -76.6102 — MD.
Park
Part of loch-raven.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Valley of the Kings?
Valley of the Kings is a 0.92-mile route with 168 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 Valley of the Kings?
Valley of the Kings 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 Valley of the Kings, and where do closure alerts come from?
Valley of the Kings is in loch-raven, 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.