Start
292 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
39.63, -77.44 · rel 11653789
39.63, -77.44 · rel 11653789
Gateway Trail
4,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Maryland · 39.63°N ·
77.44°W
4,3km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Chimney Rock
viewpoint ·
486 m off route
4,3 km
100%
Chimney Rock
summit ·
495 m off route
4,3 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
178 m
–
308 m
0 km
2,1 km
4,3 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
286 m elevation
Halfway
261 m elevation
Three quarters
226 m elevation
Finish
187 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Gateway Trail is 4.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Gateway Trail takes approximately 1h 5min to complete.
No, Gateway Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Gateway Trail starts near coordinates 39.6337, -77.4493.
Gateway Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.