Rocks State Park · MD
White Trail
White-blazed main loop climbing to the King and Queen Seat, towering rock outcrops rising nearly 190 ft above Deer Creek with sweeping valley views. A popular scramble and rock-climbing spot.
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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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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- − 81°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- − 16 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — 0.06" of rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 561 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6401, -76.4138 — MD.
Park
Part of Rocks State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is White Trail?
White Trail is a 2.4-mile route with 561 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. 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 White Trail?
White Trail 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 White Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
White Trail is in Rocks 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.