Maryland · Hiking

Highland Trail

Highland TrailPhoto: jeffcovey, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.5 mi
round trip
273 ft
climb
516 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Highland Trail is a 0.92-mile out-and-back hike in Maryland, about a mile from Hamlet Farms. It rises from a low point of 363 feet to a high of 516 feet, with the steepest stretch of about 10% grade near the start. The climb is front-loaded, and the route is rated moderate. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, while July highs reach about 85°F. The Gunpowder South Trail (White) starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Fin climbing area is about half a mile off. The Mingo Forks Trail (Yellow) and Bunker Hill Trail (Blue) are both within a mile.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Highland Trail

    Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 24°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 25°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 32°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 42°

      13 wet

    5. May

      73° / 51°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 63°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 56°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 45°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 36°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 28°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Millers 4 Ne, MD, 9.7 mi away at 860 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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