Deep Creek Lake State Park - Indian Turnip Trail - Hiking trail near Swanton, Maryland, United States - Description
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| Name | Deep Creek Lake State Park - Indian Turnip Trail | |
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| Summary | This is a scenic trail that offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing and wildflower lovers. | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 5.0 miles / 8.0 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 450 feet / 137 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 2,500 feet / 762 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 2,950 feet / 899 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Scenic Views | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Swanton, Maryland, United States | |
| Link | http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/turniphike.asp | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Most of the parks visitor services are located on State Park Road along the waterfront of Deep Creek Lake. The park includes approximately 1 mile of shoreline on this, Maryland's largest man-made lake. Access is available for fishing, swimming, and boat launching. Several picnic areas offer excellent views of the lake with easy access to the beach and other facilities. For more information check out our park map.
Trail Information:
Indian Turnip Trail is a linear footpath trail that starts at the campground and winds along Meadow Mountain and travels up to the ridge top where it meets Meadow Mountain Trail. This is a scenic trail that offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing and wildflower lovers.
From Pittsburgh: Take I-79 south to I-68 east. Exit 14A (Route 219 South Deep Creek Lake). Continue on Route 219 South for 18 miles. Turn left onto Glendale Road. Continue on Glendale Road for one mile, crossing over the Glendale Bridge. Immediately after crossing the Glendale Bridge, turn left onto State Park Road. Continue on State Park Road for one mile until you see the information sign for the state park facilities.
From Washington, D.C.: Take 270 north to I-70 west to I-68 west. Exit 14A (Route 219 South Deep Creek Lake). Continue on Route 219 South for 18 miles. Turn left onto Glendale Road. Continue on Glendale Road for one mile, crossing over the Glendale Bridge. Immediately after crossing the Glendale Bridge, turn left onto State Park Road. Continue on State Park Road for one mile until you see the information sign for the state park facilities.
From Baltimore: Take I-70 west to I-68 west. Exit 14A (Route 219 South Deep Creek Lake). Continue on Route 219 South for 18 miles. Turn left onto Glendale Road. Continue on Glendale Road for one mile, crossing over the Glendale Bridge. Immediately after crossing the Glendale Bridge, turn left onto State Park Road. Continue on State Park Road for one mile until you see the information sign for the state park facilities.
Trail can be accessed at the trailhead located at the entrance of the campground.
| Latitude | 39.5156953666 degrees / 39° 30.942' / 39° 30' 56.50" |
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| Longitude | -79.3086719513 degrees / -79° 18.520' / -79° 18' 31.22" |
| Created by Nick on 04/28/2011 |
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