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The best MTB trails in Maryland

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Mountain biking in Maryland is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of United States. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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1. Short Loop — Fairland Recreational Park

11.4km

00:56

100m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Lower Patapsco Trail Loop – Patapsco Valley State Park

21.1km

01:51

250m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Seneca Ridge Trail Loop – Muddy Branch Stream Valley Park

50.7km

04:11

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Perimeter Trail Loop – Rosaryville State Park

17.5km

01:29

120m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Needwood Loop – Rock Creek Regional Park

31.6km

02:25

170m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Upper Patapsco Loop – Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area

27.9km

02:34

420m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Short Bacon Loop – Bacon Ridge Natural Area

9.17km

00:48

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Annapolis Waterworks Trail – Waterworks Park

21.6km

01:51

200m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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9. Schaeffers Farm Loop – Seneca Creek State Park

14.0km

01:12

130m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Intermediate Mountain Bike Loop along the Little Gunpowder Falls – Gunpowder Falls State Park

18.3km

01:32

150m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Maryland

1. Short Loop — Fairland Recreational Park

2. Lower Patapsco Trail Loop – Patapsco Valley State Park

3. Seneca Ridge Trail Loop – Muddy Branch Stream Valley Park

4. Perimeter Trail Loop – Rosaryville State Park

5. Needwood Loop – Rock Creek Regional Park

6. Upper Patapsco Loop – Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area

7. Short Bacon Loop – Bacon Ridge Natural Area

8. Annapolis Waterworks Trail – Waterworks Park

9. Schaeffers Farm Loop – Seneca Creek State Park

10. Intermediate Mountain Bike Loop along the Little Gunpowder Falls – Gunpowder Falls State Park

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