more stats
827 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:01:14
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
310 ft
Altitude min
339 ft
Altitude max
324 ft
Altitude start
338 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-13.4%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
223 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:01:14
Avg time

Alternate Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Loch Raven South (Seminary-Providence)
    Towson, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102363 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106237 in Trail Running
    • #123673 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #560 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #609 in Trail Running
    • #864 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Alternate Side is a 827 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Towson Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 424 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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on Aug 26, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alternate Side located?
      Alternate Side is located in Loch Raven South (Seminary-Providence), Towson, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Loch Raven South (Seminary-Providence) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.43901, -76.55708.
      ▼ How hard is Alternate Side?
      Alternate Side is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alternate Side?
      Alternate Side has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 310 ft to 339 ft.
      ▼ Is Alternate Side a point to point trail?
      Alternate Side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alternate Side?
      Alternate Side is 827 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alternate Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alternate Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alternate Side?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alternate Side are:
      • June (12 activities)
      • October (12 activities)
      • May (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Alternate Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alternate Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alternate Side?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Alternate Side. The trail is 827 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alternate Side?
      Alternate Side is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,570 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,863 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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