Maryland · Mountain biking

Silopanna Loop

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

Silopanna Loop is a short, easy mountain biking route in Maryland, about 0.6 miles from the community of Rolling Knolls. The trail is a green circle, a compact 0.61-mile out-and-back that makes a quick, low-commitment ride for riders of all experience levels. It's designed for beginners and families, with natural surface terrain and no technical challenges to overwhelm new riders. The trail's gentle climb adds about 20 feet of elevation gain, and the steepest stretch comes at about half a mile in, with a 25% grade. Dogs are allowed as long as they stay on a leash. 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. Several other routes sit close by. Solar Park Loop and Honeysuckle Through Trail are each about 0.2 miles away, and Woodland Loop is about half a mile off. For a change of pace, Sandy Point State Park offers saltwater fishing about 9 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Silopanna Loop

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

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