Cascade Falls Trail

Cascade Falls Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Maryland, about 1.3 miles from the town of Pleasant View. The climb totals about 207 feet from the low point of 239 feet to the high of 324 feet, with roughly 77 feet of gain for a one-way trip. The route is about 1.1 miles long and works as an out-and-back, so the total round trip is a little over a mile. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 66°F in April to 68°F in October, while July and August average in the upper 80s. The trail sits among several other mountain biking routes within about half a mile, including Garrett's Pass, Morning Choice Trail and Lewis and Clark. Climbers can head to the Ilchester climbing area, about 1.4 miles away.