Ridge Trail

Ridge Trail is a 2-mile out-and-back hike on the Loch Raven Reservoir in Maryland, set at about 420 feet. The route rises to a high point of 441 feet, with a total climb of 350 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.8 miles in, where the grade reaches 19%. The trail is rated moderate. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cylburn run to highs around 73°F in May and 66°F in October, while July highs average about 86°F. The trip takes about an hour. Glen Ellen Trail is half a mile away, and Sycamore Path and the Barrans-Baldwin Trail (Green) are each about 0.7 miles off. Loch Raven Reservoir, a lake fishing spot, is about 3 miles away.