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SaveDamascus trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback and Gravel Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, machine-built and flowy. Scenery includes lakes. Common trail features include drops and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Patuxent River State Park, Rachel Carson Conservation Park and Oak Ridge Conservation Park.
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- Mountain Bike
14 trails
- Gravel Bike
1 trails
- Horse
10 trails
- Hike
21 trails
- Trail Running
21 trails
Region Details
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- 7
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 23, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 21
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 14
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 21
- Trails Trail Running
- 21
- Total Distance
- 20 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,706 ft
- Total Vertical
- 428 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 803 ft
- Reports
- 38
- Photos
- 17
- Completed Counter
- 3,063
Sub Regions
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Oak Ridge Conservation Park
- 3
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Patuxent River State Park
- 4
- 7
Popular Damascus Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 2 miles • 220 ft • 177 •
New combo of machine and handbuilt trail, flowy, steep in places, along the Howard County side of the Patuxent River between Mullinix Mill Rd and Rt 94
• 95 ★ 3.6 • 2 miles • 238 ft • 131 •
Scott branch loop is flowy machine built singletrack, part of the overall Patuxent project
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 308 ft • 0 ft • 119 •
Scott branch loop is flowy machine built singletrack, part of the overall Patuxent project
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2,654 ft • 0 ft • 77 •
Short Singletrack that connects Oak Drive to the Oak Ridge Loop trail
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 143 ft • 43 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 4.0 • 2,457 ft • 77 ft • 31 •
Access trail from the parkin lot on Bethesda Church Road
Damascus Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Damascus Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Scott Branch Trail | Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:18am (America/New_York) Aug 23, 2026 | Variable | ajmullis | ||
| New Cut Trail | Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:18am (America/New_York) Aug 23, 2026 | Variable | ajmullis | ||
| Bootjack Trail | Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:18am (America/New_York) Aug 23, 2026 | Variable | ajmullis | ||
| Split Rock Trail | May 19, 2026 @ 7:05am (America/New_York) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | bjmsam | ||
| Bethesda Church Trail | Nov 9, 2024 @ 10:51am Nov 9, 2024 | Dry | bjmsam | ||
| Oak Drive Trail | Nov 9, 2024 @ 10:51am Nov 9, 2024 | Dry | bjmsam | ||
| Scott branch Trail | Jul 18, 2024 @ 3:22am Jul 18, 2024 | Variable | bjmsam |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MichealILOu60 | wishlist | region | activity #104252358 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 3:01pm Sep 20, 2026 |
| mthompson747 | wishlist | trail | activity #103517774 and 3 more | Sep 10, 2026 @ 7:14pm Sep 10, 2026 |
| nicholas9219 | ridden | trail | activity #102585627 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:16am Aug 29, 2026 |
| ajmullis | vote | trail | activity #102241118 and 1 more | Aug 24, 2026 @ 11:02am Aug 24, 2026 |
| ajmullis | add | report | activity #102162241 and 2 more | Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:45am Aug 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | I am so sorry rgr Hey rr Grh h The only thhgg... | Jun 28, 2026 @ 3:08pm Jun 28, 2026 | ||
| report | Trail is otherwise in ok condition with the... | Jan 15, 2026 @ 4:19am Jan 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail is pretty smooth and mainly XC. I... | Jul 11, 2021 @ 7:37pm Jul 11, 2021 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k2 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge13 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k2 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge13 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 14 | 15 miles | 1,230 ft | 6 miles | 430 ft | #5,776 | #32 | 16 | 38 | 1 | 1,491 | |
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 2,612 ft | 46 ft | 1,214 ft | 46 ft | #3,634 | #20 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 10 | 11 miles | 928 ft | 5 miles | 276 ft | #2,787 | #12 | 7 | ||||
| Hike | 21 | 20 miles | 1,706 ft | 9 miles | 430 ft | #8,484 | #39 | 1 | 38 | 122 | ||
| Trail Running | 21 | 20 miles | 1,706 ft | 9 miles | 430 ft | #8,628 | #39 | 38 | 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Damascus?
Damascus has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Damascus?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Damascus are:
- Scott branch Trail (4.1/5)
- Bootjack Trail (4.1/5)
- New Cut Trail (4/5)
- Split Rock Trail (3.9/5)
- Scott Branch Trail (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Damascus?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Damascus are:
- August (51 activities)
- September (51 activities)
- July (40 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Damascus?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Damascus. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Damascus?
The longest trail in Damascus is Scott Branch Trail at 2.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Damascus?
The best hiking trails in Damascus are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Damascus?
The best trail running trails in Damascus are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Damascus?
Damascus has a total of 21 trails. Of those, 14 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Damascus to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Damascus?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Damascus is Scott Branch Trail with 238 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Damascus?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Damascus is Scott Branch Trail with 237 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Damascus?
Damascus supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Damascus?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Damascus is Bethesda Church Trail with an average grade of 3.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Damascus?
The overall region status for Damascus is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 7 trails:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Damascus?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Damascus are: View all mountain biking routes in Damascus.
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What type of bike is most common in Damascus?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Damascus are:
- XC (29 activities)
- AM (11 activities)
- Trials (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Damascus?
The most popular Strava segments in Damascus are:
- Party Rock DH (436 athletes)
- From Mull to Wood (381 athletes)
- From Creek to Mull Backside Loop (310 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Damascus?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Damascus are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Damascus?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Damascus are:
- Oak Drive Trail (0/5)
- Oak Ridge Loop (0/5)
- Bethesda Church Trail (4/5)
Activities
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- damascus activity log | embed map of Damascus mountain bike trails | damascus mountain biking points of interest
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