Blue Trail

Blue Trail is a 1-mile out-and-back mountain biking route within the Loch Raven Reservoir area of Maryland. The trail sits on a well-maintained gravel road, and its gentle grade and wide surface make it an easy, predictable ride for beginners and families. The climb on the route totals about 389 feet of gain and loss over the round trip, with the high point at about 407 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Cylburn weather station run to highs of about 73°F in May and 77°F in September, while July highs average around 86°F. Merryman's Mill Trail and Foundation Run both lie about 0.6 miles away. Loch Raven Reservoir itself is about 1.6 miles off, and Big Gunpowder Falls - Hereford Area is about 3.9 miles away.