This loop trail contains the most strenuous sections of trail in the park.
OSM map layer · LineString
39.63, -77.44 · rel 11653790
39.63, -77.44 · rel 11653790
Orange Trail
A 5,7 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Maryland.
Loop walk
start = finish · Maryland
5,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
25
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× viewpoint
Wolf Rock
summit ·
57 m off route
5,7 km
100%
Chimney Rock
summit ·
76 m off route
5,7 km
100%
Chimney Rock
viewpoint ·
84 m off route
5,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
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
Orange Trail is 5.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Orange Trail takes approximately 1h 26min to complete.
Yes, Orange Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Orange Trail starts near coordinates 39.6388, -77.4451.
Orange Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Orange Trail is maintained and managed by National Park Service.