Cascade Falls Trail

Cascade Falls Trail is a short mountain biking route in Maryland, about 1.2 miles from the town of Ilchester. The trail is an out-and-back that covers roughly 0.46 miles, with a total elevation gain of 92 feet from a low point at 198 feet to a high of 244 feet. It is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes early in the ride at about 0.1 mile, with a grade of around 4 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Baltimore show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 68°F, while July averages reach 89°F. Garrett's Pass sits just 0.2 miles away and Bike Buster-Downhill about 0.3 miles, making it easy to link routes. Morning Choice Trail and Lewis and Clark are both about half a mile off.