Maryland · Mountain biking

Torrey C. Brown Trail

Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

The Torrey C. Brown Trail is a converted rail-trail in Maryland, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources and part of the Torrey C Brown Rail Trail. It is a smooth, predominantly paved route with minimal elevation changes, making it an easy ride for mountain bikers of all skill levels, including beginners and families. The trail's gentle, flowing character and wide, predictable pathways fit the easy green circle rating. It is a converted rail-trail, so riders can expect a consistent surface that winds through Maryland's countryside. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cylburn show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, with July the warmest month at about 86°F. Nearby, the Sherwood Trail and the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail are both within about a mile and a half. Valley of the Kings is about 1.7 miles away, and Gunpowder Falls offers river fishing about 3 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Torrey C. Brown 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, 10.2 mi away at 235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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