Maryland · Mountain biking

Kettle Trail Loop (green)

0.9 mi
round trip
327 ft
climb
Gravel Road
surface
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

The Kettle Trail Loop (green) is a short, easy mountain biking route in Maryland, about a mile from the town of Spring Fields. It's a green circle route, roughly 0.94 miles long, with a total climb of 327 feet over its out-and-back course. The trail is built on well-maintained gravel roads, and its gentle terrain makes it an ideal choice for beginners and families. The route is designed to be flexible. Riders can turn around at any point, which suits different fitness levels and time constraints. The trail serves as a good starting point for new mountain bikers before moving on to more technical singletrack. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Annapolis show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 68°F, while July averages reach about 89°F. Several other trails sit close by. The Chimney Trail Loop (green) is just 0.1 mile away, and the Brick Trail Loop (blue) and Bacon Ridge Road Connector (blue/green) are within a third of a mile. Hikers can find the Straw Trail Loop (blue) about 0.4 mile off.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Kettle Trail Loop (green)

    Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 29°

    2. Feb

      48° / 31°

    3. Mar

      55° / 38°

    4. Apr

      68° / 48°

    5. May

      77° / 57°

    6. Jun

      85° / 67°

    7. Jul

      89° / 71°

    8. Aug

      86° / 70°

    9. Sep

      80° / 65°

    10. Oct

      68° / 52°

    11. Nov

      58° / 41°

    12. Dec

      48° / 34°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Annapolis Police Brks, MD, 6.6 mi away at 25 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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