Hike

Valley of the Kings

Ends at a waterfall

1.9 mi out & back · 251 ft gain · 426 ft high point · Easy

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About this hike

Valley of the Kings is a 1.9 mile out and back route climbing 251 feet to viewpoints and waterfalls near Cockeysville.

Elevation

251 ft of gain round trip.

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Out: 150 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Cockeysville, Maryland

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today70°45°Scattered Rain Showers
Sat59°44°Mostly Sunny
Sun62°43°Sunny
Mon62°40°Sunny
Tue67°40°Sunny
Wed63°38°Sunny
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Today: Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny · wind 5 mph W

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Valley of the Kings

About this hike

Elevation

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Loggers Trail

Lake Elkhorn Loop

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Highlights

Nearby reading

Map

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Red Trail

S. James Campbell & Ivy Hill Trail

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