more stats
617 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
00:00:41
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
616 ft
Altitude min
638 ft
Altitude max
616 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
1.6%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
617 ft
Distance climb
00:00:41
Avg time

Beech Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hashawha Environmental Center / Union Mills
    Westminster, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Carroll County Dept. of Recs & Parks

Short section of the service road that goes through a beech tree grove along the stream up to Lake Hashawha

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 45 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beech located?
      Beech is located in Hashawha Environmental Center / Union Mills, Westminster, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Hashawha Environmental Center / Union Mills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.64618, -76.99346.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beech?
      Beech has 20 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 616 ft to 638 ft.
      ▼ Is Beech a point to point trail?
      Beech is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Beech?
      Beech is 617 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beech?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beech. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Beech?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Beech are:
      • April (17 activities)
      • August (10 activities)
      • May (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Beech? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beech are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beech?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Beech. The trail is 617 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beech?
      Beech is a very popular trail. There have been 174 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 190 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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