Maryland · Mountain biking

Missing Link Connector

0.6 mi
round trip
281 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Missing Link Connector is a short, easy green circle trail in Maryland, about half a mile from the community of Rolling Knolls. It's a gentle, beginner-friendly route that fits easily into a day on the trails, with a smooth, flowing path over manageable terrain. The trail is an out-and-back, about 0.58 miles one way, and it's designed as a connector to other trail segments in the area. The climb is modest, with a total gain of about 281 feet over the round trip, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.47 miles in, with a grade of around 12 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Annapolis show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 68°F, while July averages climb to about 89°F. Dogs are allowed on the trail as long as they are leashed. Several other trails sit within a short distance, including Housley Loop and the Overlook Connector, both about 0.2 miles away, and the Honeysuckle Through Trail at about 0.4 miles.

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

    Best time to visit Missing Link Connector

    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, 2.9 mi away at 25 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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