Maryland · Mountain biking

Blue Trail

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

Blue Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Maryland, set within the Loch Raven Reservoir area about 0.16 miles out and back. The trail is a gentle introduction to off-road riding, with a well-maintained gravel road surface and an easy grade that makes it ideal for beginners, families and riders transitioning from road cycling. The route is about 0.32 miles long, with a total climb of 104 feet. The steepest section comes at about 0.11 miles, with a 6% grade. 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. Foundation Run and Merryman's Mill Trail are both within a mile, and the Loch Raven Reservoir fishing access is about 1.3 miles away. For climbing, the Big Gunpowder Falls - Hereford Area is roughly 4.2 miles off.

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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, 9.7 mi away at 235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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