Torrey C. Brown Trail
- 0.1 mi
- round trip
- 11 ft
- climb
- Gravel Road
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Oct
- best months
The Torrey C. Brown Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route on a well-maintained gravel road, part of Maryland's rail-trail system. It sits within the Torrey C Brown Rail Trail, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources, and covers about 0.1 mile with almost no elevation change. The smooth gravel surface and minimal climb make it an accessible ride for beginners or families with young cyclists. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 65°F, while July peaks near 85°F. Climbers will find Raven Rocks and Fin, The about 4 miles away. Hikers can head to the Gunpowder South Trail (White) at about 4.2 miles, and anglers can reach Prettyboy Reservoir at about 5.8 miles.
Local outfitters
- Terrapin Adventures38 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Torrey C. Brown Trail
Best months: June–October. 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
40° / 24°
11 wet
Feb
43° / 25°
11 wet
Mar
52° / 32°
12 wet
Apr
65° / 42°
13 wet
May
73° / 51°
14 wet
Jun
81° / 60°
12 wet
Jul
85° / 64°
12 wet
Aug
83° / 63°
11 wet
Sep
77° / 56°
10 wet
Oct
65° / 45°
10 wet
Nov
54° / 36°
10 wet
Dec
44° / 28°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Millers 4 Ne, MD, 7.7 mi away at 860 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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