Shore Trail

Shore Trail is a 1-mile easy hike on the Loch Raven Reservoir in Maryland, about a mile from the reservoir's Dulaney Valley access. The route is a point-to-point walk with a low of about 240 feet and a high of about 300 feet, so the climb is gentle, with only about 50 feet of elevation gain. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Cylburn weather station run to highs around 73°F in May and 77°F in September, while July highs average about 86°F. Dogs are allowed on a leash, and bikes and horses are not. The Foundation Run and Pink Trail both start about 0.1 mile away. The Merryman's Mill Trail for mountain biking is about 0.6 mile off, and the Loch Raven Reservoir fishing access is about a mile away.