Maryland · Mountain biking

Merryman's Mill Trail

0.2 mi
round trip
100 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Merryman's Mill Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Maryland, set within the Loch Raven Reservoir area. The trail is about 0.2 miles long and rises about 25 feet, making it a quick ride for a break or a warm-up before heading elsewhere in the reservoir's network of trails. The route is an out-and-back, with the high point at about 283 feet and the low at about 244 feet. The climb is back-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.05 miles in, and the total gain and loss for the round trip are each about 100 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cylburn show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 66°F, while July averages about 86°F. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The trail sits close to other riding options, including the Foundation Run and The Backyard, both within a third of a mile. The Loch Raven Reservoir fishing access is about 1.5 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Merryman's Mill Trail

    Best months: April–June and August–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

      42° / 27°

    2. Feb

      46° / 28°

    3. Mar

      54° / 34°

    4. Apr

      66° / 45°

    5. May

      73° / 55°

    6. Jun

      82° / 64°

    7. Jul

      86° / 69°

    8. Aug

      84° / 67°

    9. Sep

      77° / 60°

    10. Oct

      66° / 49°

    11. Nov

      56° / 39°

    12. Dec

      46° / 31°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cylburn, MD, 9.6 mi away at 235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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