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SaveTowson trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Loch Raven, Loch Raven South (Seminary-Providence) and Cromwell Valley Park.
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- Mountain Bike
90 trails
- E-Bike
12 trails
- Gravel Bike
19 trails
- Adaptive Bike
13 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
24 trails
- Hike
107 trails
- Trail Running
107 trails
Region Details
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- 51
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 14, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 109
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 90
- Trails E-Bike
- 12
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 19
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 107
- Trails Trail Running
- 107
- Total Distance
- 70 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,422 ft
- Total Vertical
- 349 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 504 ft
- Reports
- 1,278
- Photos
- 281
- Completed Counter
- 13,811
Sub Regions
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Loch Raven
- 13
- 25
- 2
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Loch Raven South (Seminary-Providence)
- 11
- 24
- 3
Popular Towson Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 4.7 • 2,871 ft • 18 ft • 323 •
Trail along the water's edge, ending with a steep climb back out to the fire road
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 527 ft • 318 •
Double track trail running from Ave, near Dulaney Valley Rd, to the intersection of Providence Rd and Loch Raven Dr. Trail is mixture of flat sections and moderate climbs and descents. Some sections are rocky.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,140 ft • 99 ft • 292 •
Single track trail out on the peninsula toward the Loch Raven Dr bridge
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,067 ft • 34 ft • 289 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 34 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 1,096 ft • 82 ft • 287 •
Switchback single track trail from water to fire road
• 85 ★ 4.9 • 906 ft • 0 ft • 286 •
Primarily downhill trail with abrupt drops and rises
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,522 ft • 66 ft • 285 •
Fast and fun flowing downhill or nice steady climb going up
Towson Mountain Bike Routes
9 miles • 1,182 ft • 10 •
Park at Seminary Rd, mainly Glen Ellen Trail with some side loops
1 mile • 174 ft • 1 • Loop •
to get out and selecting indiividual trails to ride on and lean
12 miles • 1,581 ft • 3 • Loop •
nice loop through the section of Loch Raven
Photos of Towson Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lochside Flow | Sep 14, 2026 @ 6:54pm (America/New_York) Sep 14, 2026 | Unknown | CharlesEEU77C | Very overgrown |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gvogel110 | wishlist | route | activity #104327650 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:07pm Sep 21, 2026 |
| sjcarey9 | ridden | trail | activity #104287358 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:47am Sep 21, 2026 |
| Noz474 | wishlist | trail | activity #103848451 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 8:27am Sep 15, 2026 |
| CharlesEEU77C | add | report | activity #103809874 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 3:54pm Sep 14, 2026 |
| FergieDSP | wishlist | region | activity #103513875 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:07pm Sep 10, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Theres a pull off on the north end of the... | May 12, 2026 @ 8:17pm May 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | I’m glad I didn’t read the description. I... | Nov 19, 2025 @ 3:06pm Nov 19, 2025 | ||
| report | Trees cleared. | Aug 16, 2025 @ 5:07am Aug 16, 2025 | ||
| trail | This whole section has been reworked with new... | Jul 3, 2025 @ 8:34am Jul 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | New trail. Ready to ride! | Jul 3, 2025 @ 8:33am Jul 3, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails152 awarded -
10 Blue Trails217 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k23 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge74 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge5 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k22 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 | 90 | 62 miles | 8,451 ft | 26 miles | 351 ft | #1,328 | #512 | 266 | 1,266 | 6 | 15,403 | |
| E-Bike | 12 | 11 miles | 906 ft | 3 miles | 266 ft | #7,180 | #2,155 | 1,080 | 558 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 19 | 23 miles | 3,100 ft | 9 miles | 351 ft | #2,455 | #774 | 171 | 1 | 77 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 14 miles | 2,405 ft | 6 miles | 335 ft | #4,238 | #1,024 | 96 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 24 | 9 miles | 1,614 ft | 5 miles | 226 ft | #2,661 | #621 | 578 | ||||
| Hike | 107 | 70 miles | 9,308 ft | 29 miles | 351 ft | #3,074 | #1,122 | 8 | 1,256 | 1,275 | ||
| Trail Running | 107 | 70 miles | 9,308 ft | 29 miles | 351 ft | #3,031 | #869 | 7 | 1,256 | 713 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Towson?
Towson has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Towson?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Towson are:
- The Viper Room (4.5/5)
- Moab in Maryland (4.4/5)
- Heidi Greenleaf Memorial Highway (4.4/5)
- Chris's Trail (4.3/5)
- Foundation Run (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Towson?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Towson are:
- August (108 activities)
- October (108 activities)
- September (104 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Towson?
There are 11 parking locations listed in Towson. 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 Towson?
The longest trail in Towson is Glen Ellen Trail (Seminary-Providence) at 6.1 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Towson?
The best hiking trails in Towson are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Towson?
The best trail running trails in Towson are:
- Glen Ellen Trail (Seminary-Providence)
- Seminary Trail
- The Alamo's Basement
- Seminary Trail
- Stealth Mode Trail
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How many trails are in Towson?
Towson has a total of 109 trails. Of those, 90 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Towson to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Towson?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Towson is Sherwood with 178 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Towson?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Towson is Blue Trail with 158 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Towson?
Towson supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Towson?
The following bike services are available in Towson:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Towson?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Towson is Switch It Up with an average grade of 7.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Towson?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Towson are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Towson?
The overall region status for Towson is Clear / Green. Out of 73 trails:
- Clear / Green: 63
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Towson?
Yes, Towson supports e-bike riding. There are 3 trails in Towson that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Towson?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Towson are: View all mountain biking routes in Towson.
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What type of bike is most common in Towson?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Towson are:
- AM (54 activities)
- XC (9 activities)
- Trials (3 activities)
- RD (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Towson?
The most popular Strava segments in Towson are:
- Guard Rail to 2nd Speed Limit Sign Sprint (2,880 athletes)
- Beach Sprint (1,987 athletes)
- Out of the Water (1,942 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Towson?
Yes, there are 13 accessible/adaptive trails in Towson. View all adaptive trails in Towson for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Towson?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Towson are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Towson?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Towson are:
- Rasta (4/5)
- The Hook (4/5)
- Switch It Up (3.4/5)
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