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A short, strenuous singletrack loop showcasing Rocks State Park.


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Map Key

2.4

Miles

3.9

KM

Loop

610' 186 m

High

359' 110 m

Low

411' 125 m

Up

416' 127 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Views

If you park at the Rock Bridge Picnic area, a day use fee applies. Parking at the park office saves you the fee, but parking there is more limited.

Description

This 2.2 mile loop feels longer than it is. It is excellent singletrack - clearly signed, blazed, and well-maintained. Budget enough time for a stop at the King and Queens Seat overlook, a 190 foot Schist outcropping overlooking Deer Creek Gorge. It is a popular destination for hikers and rock climbers alike. The trail can be accessed from the park office (on Knopp Road), or from the Rock Ridge Picnic area by taking the Red Trail 0.2 mi. in either direction (access from St. Clair Bridge Road).

Flora & Fauna

Typical of eastern deciduous forest. Highlights include red raspberries in July and a particularly loquacious Wood Thrush.

Contacts

Shared By:

Nathan Flaim

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  4.6 from 10 votes

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in Maryland

#1,131

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King and Queen Seat.
Dec 1, 2015 near Jarrett…, MD
Rocks Park, MD
Dec 1, 2015 near Jarrett…, MD
King and Queen Seat.
Dec 1, 2015 near Jarrett…, MD
Rocks SP, Jarrettsville, MD
Dec 1, 2015 near Jarrett…, MD

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Apr 11, 2021
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Mar 21, 2021
Jen Whalen
Love this trail and park! 2.4mi — 1h 03m
Sep 28, 2019
Alyssa Cross
2.4mi
Jun 16, 2019
Drew Herpel
2.4mi — 2h 00m
May 19, 2019
Mike Dunlap
May 18, 2019
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Jan 1, 2019
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Dec 26, 2018
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