White Trail

White Trail is an easy out-and-back hike in Maryland, about a mile from the town of Bertha. The trail is short and gentle, with a total round-trip distance of 1.7 miles and a total elevation gain of 263 feet. The climb is a little steeper near the start, with a 10% grade at about 0.3 miles, before it eases back to a low point of 31 feet and a high of 128 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Solomons weather station run from highs around 74°F in May to about 80°F in September, with July peaking near 88°F. The trip takes about half an hour, and the trail sits close to several others. Orange Trail is just 0.1 mile away, Silver Trail is half a mile off, and Red Trail and Blue Trail are each about 0.6 to 0.9 mile away.