Maryland · Mountain biking

Keyhole Trail Loop (green)

0.2 mi
loop
Gravel Road
surface
Loop
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

The Keyhole Trail Loop (green) is a short, flat ride in Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Maryland, set among a cluster of green mountain biking routes. It is an easy loop of about 0.15 miles, with no elevation gain, and the highest point on the route reaches 162 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 68°F with lows near 48°F in April and October to highs near 77°F and 80°F in May and September. Several other routes sit close by. House Trail (green) is about 0.1 mile away, and Bacon Ridge Road Connector (blue/green) is about 0.2 mile away. Chimney Trail Loop (green) and Kettle Trail Loop (green) are both within about half a mile, with Kettle Trail Loop also open to hikers.

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

    Best time to visit Keyhole 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, 6.5 mi away at 25 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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