Turkey Point Lighthouse Trail: Waterfront Trail In Maryland

And, if you're looking for a special way to experience the water, we've found the perfect hiking destination: Turkey Point Lighthouse Trail. Located at the tip of Elk Neck State …

First Day Hikes 2025

Elk Neck State Park Turkey Point Lighthouse Trail - Self-Guided Hike. Date/Time: Daily 8 a.m. - Sunset; Trail Map; Distance: .8 mile; Address: 4395 Turkey Point Road, North East, MD 21901 …

Shining Heights At Turkey Point Lighthouse

Turkey Point Lighthouse in Maryland offers just th Discover the stunning views and rich history of Turkey Point Lighthouse, a must-visit landmark in Maryland's Shining Heights. …

Elk Neck State Park re-opens access to Turkey Point Lighthouse

NORTH EAST — The new trail system to Turkey Point Lighthouse is now open to the public since construction is complete, according to Mary Ironside, manager of Elk Neck State Park. The …

Elk Neck State Park Map 2024

@Turkey Point Lighthouse Trail Distance: 0.8 Miles Hiking: Easy * Biking: Novice Bikes not permitted on certain portions of this trail. Please follow the signs. ... The boundaries of Elk …

Turkey Point Lighthouse Trail

Elk Neck State Park

The Turkey Point Lighthouse Area is located at the southern tip of the Elk Neck Peninsula and features a trail to the historic Turkey Point Light Station and expansive views of the Chesapeake Bay.

Turkey Point Lighthouse Hike

Group hike for the reopening of the lighthouse trails and parking renovations! Let's go for a hike and a welcome autumn season with a most missed local hike this past summer! I …

ELK NECK STATE PARK

57 reviews and 203 photos of ELK NECK STATE PARK "Ohh the great outdoors! Nature's beauty at it's best! This was a very special hike (not to strenuous) that my best gal pal, Val took me on. Highlights including checking out an old …

Elk Neck State Park – Lighthouse – Wilmington Trail Club

Write: Wilmington Trail Club Inc P.O. Box 526 Hockessin, DE 19707-0526 Call: (302) 307-4017

Timeline: Turkey Point Lighthouse

(Located in Elk Neck State Park, Cecil County, MD – tallest focal plane of any MD lighthouse –- Home to four women keepers – Revised 04/01/18) 1833 Thirty-five foot masonry tower and …

Elk Neck Lighthouse Trail, Maryland

Nice trail here at Elk Neck State Forest. The trail is well maintained and marked with white lighthouse shaped trailblazes. There's a nice lookout platform towards the beginning of the …

Elk Neck State Park

Beaches, marshlands, wooded bluffs comprise this peninsula at the Bay's headwaters. Turkey Point Lighthouse provides views of Chesapeake Bay, and Northeast and Elk rivers. Launching ramps, tent and cabin camping available. …

Elk Neck State Park re-opens access to Turkey Point Lighthouse

The newly finished hiking and biking trail to Turkey Point Lighthouse in Elk Neck State Park is now open to the public with expanded parking and handicapped access.

Elk Neck State Park

North East, MD is home to the dog-friendly Elk Neck State Park. This outdoor recreation area invites owners and their canine companions to adventure together and enjoy the waterview. ...

Best hikes and trails in Elk Neck State Park | AllTrails

According to users from AllTrails, the best place to hike in Elk Neck State Park is Turkey Point Lighthouse Trail, which has a 4.5 star rating from 924 reviews. This trail is 1.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 118 ft.

Turkey Point Light

Elk Neck State Park, Northeast, MD, cir. 1832 Turkey Point light, which was commissioned in 1833, sits atop a high peninsula bluff which separates the Elk and Northeast rivers. Its purpose was to guide ships to the newly built …

Turkey Point Lighthouse | VisitMaryland

Lighthouse sits high atop a 100-foot bluff and offers stunning views of the crown of the Chesapeake Bay; still an active navigation beacon located in beautiful Elk Neck State Park, it once guided freedom seekers navigating the Chesapeake …

Elkneck Trails Maps

Come explore the diverse habitats of Elk Neck State Park. From the cliffs of Turkey Point to the wetlands of Beaver Marsh, hikers of all abilities will find an adventure. Hiking trails meander …

North East | VisitMaryland

One of the gems of North East is Elk Neck State Park, a 12-mile drive south of town through dense forests and green fields. Grab a parking space at the trailhead, and hike the 1.6 miles …

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Hiking and Trails

Established as part of the Elk Neck Trails Association, this trail connects the State Forest with the Town of North East and the Turkey Point Lighthouse at Elk Neck State Park. Encompassing …

Parks – Welcome to North East, Maryland

Elk Neck State Park The park has 2,370 acres of land with varied landscapes that include marshlands, heavily wooded areas, white clay cliffs and sandy shorelines. The Turkey Point …

Chesapeake Chapter, US Lighthouse Society

Turkey Point Lighthouse: Turkey Point Lighthouse is located in the Elk Neck State Park. It was authorized by Congress in 1831 and was built in 1833 with a tower and keeper's quarters by …

TRAILS AT ELK NECK STATE PARK

Turkey Point Lighthouse Trail: 0.4 Miles The signature destination at Elk Neck State Park is the Turkey Point Lighthouse. This historic tower sits on a one-hundred foot tall cliff overlooking the …

Turkey Point Lighthouse Hike at Elk Neck State Park

Cliff-side views of the Chesapeake Bay, lighthouses, and a walk through the woods, the hike to Turkey Point Lighthouse has it all. As have several other state parks in …

Elkneck Turkey Point Lighthouse

Turkey Point Lighthouse is located at the southern tip of the Elk Neck Peninsula. Sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding land masses frame a beautiful backdrop for the Lighthouse. Hawks and eagles can be viewed at the …

Elk Neck State Park – Turkey Point

Over 224 species have been reported to eBird from the Turkey Point section of Elk Neck State Park. There is a set of six eBird hotspots covering the park: Elk Neck State Park overall – 168+ …

Elk Neck State Park a peak Chesapeake experience

The still-functioning Turkey Point Lighthouse looms above the Chesapeake Bay on a 100-foot bluff at Elk Neck State Park in Maryland. Dave Harp Operated by a nonprofit called the Turkey Point Light Station, the …

Turkey Point Lighthouse, Maryland at …

Congress appropriated $5,000 on March 31, 1831 to "enable the Secretary of the Treasury to provide, by contract, for building a light-house on or near Turkey Point, at the mouth of Elk River," and an attempt to obtain a suitable parcel on …