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Black Locust Trail

EasyMaryland · United States

GPX
Distance
4.7 km (2.9 mi)
Elevation gain
217 m (712 ft)
Typical time
1 hr 8 min
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Loop
Highest point
489 m (1,604 ft)

About Black Locust Trail

The trail passes through the High Knob scenic area, mixing several steep slopes with fairly level areas.

Route map

Easy4.7 km217 m

Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation

Elevation

Elevation profile

Ascent
+217 m
Descent
214 m
High
489 m (1,604 ft)
Low
315 m (1,033 ft)
294 m348 m402 m456 m510 m0.0 km1.1 km2.3 km3.4 km4.6 km

Know before you go

Best season
April to October
Waymarked
Yes, signed on the ground
Surface
Mixed natural surface
Dogs
Not recorded, check locally
Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Entrance fee
No fee recorded
Camping
Not recorded
Drinking water
Carry your own
Toilets
Not recorded
Mobile coverage
Generally usable
Parking
Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
Emergency
112 in Europe, 911 in North America

How this trail scores

Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.

Scenery
36/100

Terrain features, relief and photographic interest

Adventure
17/100

Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is

Difficulty
14/100

Effort index from distance and climbing

Accessibility
79/100

Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it

Family
69/100

Suitability for children who already walk

Dogs
62/100

Access rules, terrain and water along the way

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