Trolley Line #9 Trail
- 0.1 mi
- round trip
- 29 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
- best months
Trolley Line #9 Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Maryland's local open space, about 0.11 miles long. It is an out-and-back that climbs only about 29 feet in elevation before returning to the trailhead. The trail sits at a low point of 247 feet and peaks at 262 feet, so it is a nearly flat ride with almost no gain or loss over the course of the trip. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cylburn, MD, run from highs around 66°F with lows near 45°F in April to highs near 66°F and lows around 49°F in October, while July highs typically reach about 86°F. Dogs are allowed on a leash, so riders bringing a dog can plan for a short outing on this trail. The Red Trail and the Blue Powerline Loop both start within about 0.2 miles, and the Farm Connector Trail is about 0.8 miles away, giving riders more options for a longer ride.
Local outfitters
- Terrapin Adventures9 mi away
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Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
Best time to visit Trolley Line #9 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, 9.1 mi away at 235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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