Maryland · Hiking

Jerusalem Mill Trail (Blue)

Jerusalem Mill Trail (Blue)Photo: krossbow, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.0 mi
one way
127 ft
climb
316 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Jerusalem Mill Trail (Blue) is a short, easy hike in Maryland, about half a mile from the town of Jerusalem. The trail is a point-to-point route of about a mile, with a low point near 150 feet and a high of about 316 feet. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of 127 feet and a loss of 291 feet over the course of the route. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Aberdeen run to highs around 73°F in May and 67°F in October, while July highs average about 86°F. The trail is open to both bikes and horses. Horse Trail lies about 0.4 miles away, and Little Gunpowder Trail (white) is about 0.6 miles off. Climbers can head to Little Gunpowder Falls Crag, about 1.4 miles away, and Little Gunpowder Boulders, about 2.4 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Jerusalem Mill Trail (Blue)

    Best months: April–June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 25°

    2. Feb

      44° / 27°

    3. Mar

      52° / 33°

    4. Apr

      65° / 43°

    5. May

      73° / 53°

    6. Jun

      82° / 62°

    7. Jul

      86° / 68°

    8. Aug

      84° / 66°

    9. Sep

      78° / 59°

    10. Oct

      67° / 46°

    11. Nov

      56° / 37°

    12. Dec

      46° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Aberdeen Phillips Fld, MD, 11.9 mi away at 57 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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