Maryland · Mountain biking

Woodland Loop

0.8 mi
loop
71 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Loop
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Woodland Loop is a short, easy mountain biking trail in Maryland, about half a mile from the community of Rolling Knolls. It's a green circle trail, 0.76 miles long with a total elevation gain of 71 feet, and it's designed for riders new to singletrack or those looking for a relaxed ride. The trail winds through dense forest canopy on smooth dirt paths with minimal technical challenges. Its loop format makes it easy to ride multiple times, and the gentle terrain is ideal for building confidence and skills on natural singletrack surfaces. 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 reach about 89°F. Dogs are allowed on the trail as long as they are leashed. Several other trails sit close by, including Overlook Trail, Missing Link Connector and Honeysuckle Through Trail, all within about a quarter mile. For a change of pace, Solstice Valley Trail is a hike about 0.3 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Woodland 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, 3.2 mi away at 25 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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