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SaveGaithersburg trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and E-Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes lakes. Popular destinations include Seneca Creek State Park.
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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- E-Bike
2 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 11, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Total Distance
- 32 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,173 ft
- Total Vertical
- 209 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 403 ft
- Reports
- 227
- Photos
- 53
- Completed Counter
- 11,976
Sub Regions
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Seneca Creek State Park
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- 7
- 7
Popular Gaithersburg Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 991 ft • 0 ft • 582 •
A series of whoop-de-do's in a dry stream valley, with one good sized jump as well
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 6 miles • 505 ft • 499 •
Singletrack connection between Schaeffer and Seneca Creek/Clopper Lake. Part of the Moco Epic. This section of trail isn't technically challenging. The trail is relatively smooth and there arent too many steep sections. Because the...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 325 ft • 451 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 325 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 51 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 84 ft • 291 •
Hilly singletrack connecting Black Rock Mill to Rt 28 near the top of the main section of Seneca Bluffs. This section is named both Seneca Bluffs and Seneca Greenway
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 4,482 ft • 67 ft • 242 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 4,049 ft • 17 ft • 223 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 60 ft • 190 •
Refurbed and opened to bikes in 2019, this flowy singletrack is a combo of hand and machine built, and makes a loop with the SRT, Pepco and Schaeffer white trails
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 4,416 ft • 62 ft • 114 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Gaithersburg Mountain Bike
Videos of Gaithersburg Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Seneca Bluffs Trail | Sep 11, 2026 @ 1:18pm (America/New_York) Sep 11, 2026 | Unknown | Medic741 | ||
| Lake Shore Trail | Mar 18, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/New_York) Mar 18, 2026 | Variable | ajmullis | ||
| Seneca Greenway to Pepco | Nov 4, 2025 @ 10:03am (America/New_York) Nov 4, 2025 | Ideal | ajmullis | ||
| Seneca Ridge Trail | Nov 4, 2025 @ 10:03am (America/New_York) Nov 4, 2025 | Ideal | ajmullis | ||
| Seneca Bluffs and Greenway | Nov 1, 2025 @ 9:21am (America/New_York) Nov 1, 2025 | Ideal | RickdqQ5Dn | ||
| Connector to Sioux Lane | May 18, 2025 @ 10:20am May 18, 2025 | Ideal | alexanderkrakovsky | ||
| Long Draught South | Oct 13, 2024 @ 6:43am Oct 13, 2024 | Ideal | josheggar | ||
| Greenway Trail | Oct 13, 2024 @ 6:43am Oct 13, 2024 | Ideal | josheggar | ||
| Long Draught Trail | Oct 13, 2024 @ 6:43am Oct 13, 2024 | Ideal | josheggar | ||
| Seneca Creek Greenway | Nov 29, 2023 @ 11:38pm Nov 29, 2023 | Ideal | LarryEtmanH9X |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lameamerican | wishlist | trail | activity #104660863 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:14pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| Medic741 | add | report | activity #103553172 and 1 more | Sep 11, 2026 @ 10:17am Sep 11, 2026 |
| DCRushIn | wishlist | trail | activity #103061737 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 6:44pm Sep 4, 2026 |
| DCRushIn | wishlist | region | activity #103026703 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 8:53am Sep 4, 2026 |
| DCRushIn | wishlist | region | activity #103026657 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 8:52am Sep 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Tree blocking trail at following location... | Aug 9, 2026 @ 9:42am Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | I hear this has just opened officially to... | Jun 2, 2026 @ 12:18pm Jun 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail is just wonderful! Extremely flowy... | Nov 25, 2025 @ 4:04am Nov 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | This trail is a joy to ride. It was a total... | Aug 30, 2025 @ 12:45pm Aug 30, 2025 | ||
| trail | Tried riding south from the parking area this... | Jun 8, 2025 @ 5:51pm Jun 8, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k55 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge116 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k56 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge116 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge3 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 | 15 | 32 miles | 2,172 ft | 12 miles | 210 ft | #5,649 | #29 | 53 | 227 | 4,055 | ||
| E-Bike | 2 | 8 miles | 456 ft | 2 miles | 177 ft | #8,811 | #35 | 201 | 161 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 6 miles | 253 ft | 2 miles | 92 ft | #675 | #377 | 23 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 12 miles | 823 ft | 5 miles | 203 ft | 9 | ||||||
| Hike | 15 | 32 miles | 2,172 ft | 12 miles | 210 ft | #1,901 | #5 | 227 | 124 | |||
| Trail Running | 15 | 32 miles | 2,172 ft | 12 miles | 210 ft | #6,889 | #28 | 227 | 132 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gaithersburg?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gaithersburg are:
- Seneca Ridge Trail (4.3/5)
- Seneca Bluffs Trail (4/5)
- Super Whoops (4/5)
- Seneca Bluffs and Greenway (4/5)
- Lake Shore Trail (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gaithersburg?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Gaithersburg are:
- October (100 activities)
- August (59 activities)
- July (50 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gaithersburg?
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What is the longest trail in Gaithersburg?
The longest trail in Gaithersburg is Seneca Bluffs Trail at 11.0 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Gaithersburg?
The best hiking trails in Gaithersburg are:
- Seneca Greenway Trail - South
- Pond Trail
- Lake Shore Trail
- Greenway Trail
- Seneca Greenway Trail - Mid
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Gaithersburg?
The best trail running trails in Gaithersburg are:
- Seneca Creek Greenway
- Seneca Greenway Trail - South
- Seneca Bluffs and Greenway
- Seneca Ridge Trail
- Mink Hollow Trail
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How many trails are in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg has a total of 15 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Gaithersburg to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gaithersburg?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Gaithersburg is Seneca Ridge Trail with 154 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Gaithersburg?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Gaithersburg is Seneca Ridge Trail with 140 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Gaithersburg?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Gaithersburg is Connector to Sioux Lane with an average grade of 0.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Gaithersburg?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Gaithersburg are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Gaithersburg?
The overall region status for Gaithersburg is Clear / Green. Out of 12 trails:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Gaithersburg?
Yes, Gaithersburg supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Gaithersburg that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Gaithersburg?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Gaithersburg are:
- AM (14 activities)
- XC (5 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Gaithersburg?
The most popular Strava segments in Gaithersburg are:
- Sprint to Riffleford Rd (3,109 athletes)
- SRT - Gun Club to Riffle Ford (3,076 athletes)
- SRT Germantown to Gun Club Rd. Crossing (3,012 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Gaithersburg?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Gaithersburg are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Gaithersburg?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Gaithersburg are:
- Seneca Bluffs and Greenway (4/5)
- Seneca Ridge Trail (4.5/5)
- Mink Hollow Trail (3/5)
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