Blue Trail

Blue Trail is a short, easy mountain biking ride of about 0.34 miles on the Loch Raven Reservoir in Maryland. It's a low-key out-and-back with a total climb of about 78 feet, from a low point of 271 feet to a high of 318 feet. The route is so brief that it works well as a warm-up or a quick stop while exploring the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cylburn, MD, run from highs around 66°F with lows near 45°F in April to highs near 66°F with lows around 49°F in October. July highs there average about 86°F, and winter highs sit in the low 40s. Merryman's Mill Trail and Foundation Run, both about 0.6 miles away, are the closest mountain biking options. The Loch Raven Reservoir itself, about 1.5 miles off, offers lake fishing. Climbers can head to the Big Gunpowder Falls - Hereford Area, roughly 4 miles away.