Forest Glen Trail

Forest Glen Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Maryland, about half a mile from the town of Ilchester. The trail is a compact route, with a total length of about a mile and a high point of 347 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.13 miles from the start, where the grade reaches 17 percent. The total elevation gain is about 300 feet, and the trail returns to its starting point, so the round trip is roughly 298 feet of climbing and 298 feet of descent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Baltimore show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 68°F, while July averages about 89°F and January highs sit near 43°F. The trail makes an easy pairing with other outings in the area. Sawmill Branch Trail and Buzzards Rock Trail are both about 0.1 mile away, and the Grist Mill Trail is a mountain biking option at a similar distance. For climbing, the Ilchester climbing area is about 0.7 mile away.