Housley Loop
- 1.0 mi
- loop
- 77 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Loop
- route
Housley Loop is a 1-mile loop mountain biking route in Maryland, about 0.4 miles from the town of Rolling Knolls. The trail rises from a low point of 46 feet to a high of 120 feet, with a total elevation gain of 77 feet, and the steepest section comes early on, at about 9% grade. It's a short, easy ride, and it makes a convenient base for exploring the network of nearby mountain biking and hiking routes in the area. The loop itself is a low-commitment outing. Dogs are allowed on the trail as long as they are leashed. The weather is mild in spring and fall, with typical October highs around 68°F and lows near 52°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Annapolis. Summer runs warmer, with typical July highs near 89°F. Several other routes sit close by. Housley Loop Access is about 0.1 mile away, and the Overlook Connector and Missing Link Connector are each about 0.2 mile off. For a walk, Woodland Loop is about half a mile away.
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Housley Loop Access
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Overlook Connector
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Missing Link Connector
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Missing Link Connector
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Overlook Trail
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Short, easy singletrack perfect for beginners and skill building in Maryland.
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Overlook Trail
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Short, easy singletrack perfect for beginners and scenic warm-up rides.
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Woodland Loop
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Easy flowing singletrack loop through Maryland woodland, perfect for beginners.
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Honeysuckle Through Trail
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Short, beginner-friendly singletrack perfect for skill building and easy rides.
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Missing Link Connector
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Easy connector trail with mixed surfaces, perfect for beginners and casual rides.
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Missing Link Connector
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Easy green circle singletrack connector perfect for beginners and linking trail segments.
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