Maryland · Mountain biking

Blue Trail

0.1 mi
round trip
35 ft
climb
Gravel Road
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Clear at last check

Weather is good · OpenWeather · checked 16 h ago

Blue Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Maryland, set within the Loch Raven Reservoir area about 0.1 mile from the reservoir. The trail is a 0.1-mile gravel road loop, and its out-and-back format lets riders turn around at any point. It's a gentle introduction to mountain biking, ideal for beginners and families looking to get comfortable on two wheels or test equipment before moving on to more technical terrain. The climb is minimal, with a total gain of 35 feet over the 0.2-mile round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.05 miles in, with a grade of 11 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cylburn show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 66°F, while July averages about 86°F. Orange Trail lies about 0.3 mile away, and Merryman's Mill Trail is about 0.4 mile off for hikers. Loch Raven Reservoir offers lake fishing about 2 miles away, and the Big Gunpowder Falls - Hereford Area climbing area is about 3.6 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Blue Trail

    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° / 27°

    2. Feb

      46° / 28°

    3. Mar

      54° / 34°

    4. Apr

      66° / 45°

    5. May

      73° / 55°

    6. Jun

      82° / 64°

    7. Jul

      86° / 69°

    8. Aug

      84° / 67°

    9. Sep

      77° / 60°

    10. Oct

      66° / 49°

    11. Nov

      56° / 39°

    12. Dec

      46° / 31°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cylburn, MD, 10 mi away at 235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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