Rocks State Park - King and Queen: Orange/White and Red

Rocks State Park’s infamous King and Queen seat are breathtaking year round and this hike is the best one for the end view. Park along Chrome Hill Road and follow the orange/white blazes uphill. This is by far the best hike for littles to try as it’s only 1.5 miles total and it has such a gradual uphill with lots of rocks to to take breaks (or leaps). Follow this wooded pathway uphill until you are greeted by gorgeous views. Make sure to hold onto all ages and enjoy the view up close or from afar. If the kids have energy, walk up the red blaze 1/2 a mile to the GORGEOUS covered pavilion and play at the swings or the nature playground (this added one mile round trip is included in mileage total if not then total trip is 1.5 miles).

Cell Receptions

Spotty

ADA Accessible

Stroller Friendly

Terrain Type

Dirt

Water Fountain

Bathrooms

Pet Friendly

Fee

$0.00

Nearby convenience store

Camping Nearby

Emergency support within 5 miles

Trail Length/Type

2.50 mi., Out & Back

Helpful Trail Information

Creek / River, Natural Play Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Shaded Hike, Shelter, and Viewpoint After the hike, a great spot to check out the water are the two river acess locations for Deer Creek. Each has a playground and picnic tables. There is a fee to access this but it’s included in a year parks pass Going during the mountain laurel bloom season is also stunning.

Parking Details

Parking along Chrome Hill has no fee. Picnic areas are open 9 a.m. to sunset from March to October, and 10 a.m. to sunset from November to February. There is a service charge ($3/Maryland resident, $5 out-of-state on weekends and summer holidays; and $3/Maryland vehicle, $5/out-of-state vehicle on weekdays) to enter the picnic areas. Park Passport holders, Universal Disability Pass holders, seniors (with a Golden Age Pass), and children in car seats are free. http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/Rocks/Picnicking-Pavillions.aspx