Torrey C. Brown Trail
- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 390 ft
- climb
- Gravel Road
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
- best months
The Torrey C. Brown Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Maryland, about 0.3 miles from the town of Cloverfield. It's a gravel road surface trail, rated green circle for its non-technical nature, and it makes a smooth, accessible ride for beginners and families. The trail is about 1.27 miles one way, with a total climb of about 21 feet, so it's a gentle way to get on a bike and build confidence on varied surfaces without facing technical challenges. 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. Gunpowder Falls, a river fishing spot, is about 1.6 miles away, and the Big Gunpowder Falls - Hereford Area climbing area is about 2.4 miles off. The Ridge Trail and the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail are both about 3.1 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Terrapin Adventures31 mi away
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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.
Jan
42° / 27°
Feb
46° / 28°
Mar
54° / 34°
Apr
66° / 45°
May
73° / 55°
Jun
82° / 64°
Jul
86° / 69°
Aug
84° / 67°
Sep
77° / 60°
Oct
66° / 49°
Nov
56° / 39°
Dec
46° / 31°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cylburn, MD, 14.6 mi away at 235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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