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This fairly easy trail heads to a picturesque lighthouse through field and forest on the shore of the Elk River.


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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Point to Point

101' 31 m

High

24' 7 m

Low

98' 30 m

Up

95' 29 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly Kids will love viewing the lighthouse along this trail.

Description

This trail starts on gravel, following field and shady forest to the 35-foot Turkey Point Lighthouse. Beware of the cliffs along the way, but don't miss the view. Once you reach the lighthouse, cross the small field on the right to continue on the path to the shore. This section of the trail is not level and has obstacles like fallen trees and tree roots. This part loops around and brings you back to the gravel path that you began on.

Flora & Fauna

Watch for eagles, hawks, deer, squirrels, and in the spring and summer, you can smell honeysuckle nearly the entire trail.

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Michele Jennings

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#144

in Maryland

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Enjoy a pleasant maritime view from the Turkey Point Lighthouse Trail.
Jun 5, 2017 near Aberdee…, MD

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Nov 27, 2021
Paula B
Jul 6, 2019
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Mar 24, 2019
Kylie Yuchimiuk
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Dec 17, 2018
Channing Maiolo
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Aug 17, 2018
Danny Dhamer
May 5, 2018
Jenna Newman
Easy hike, beautiful area! Once you get to the lighthouse, there’s another trail along the water (blue trail) that loops back to the main trail!
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