more stats
5,036 ft
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:12:45
Avg time
-33 ft
Altitude change
1,548 ft
Altitude min
1,624 ft
Altitude max
1,608 ft
Altitude start
1,575 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
37.3%
Grade min
1,873 ft
Distance climb
2,477 ft
Distance down
682 ft
Distance flat
00:12:45
Avg time

Blue Balls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frederick Watershed
    Frederick, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40851 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41100 in Trail Running
    • #12284 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MD DNR

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AI Generated Description

Blue Balls is a highly rated 5,036 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Frederick Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 100 ft blue climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 55 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 642 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Sep 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.08 (17 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      jsforney
      This is THE xc trail in the 'shed. If that's what you like, this will satisfy.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Balls located?
      Blue Balls is located in Frederick Watershed, Frederick, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Frederick Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.51674, -77.49219.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Balls?
      Blue Balls is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Balls?
      Blue Balls has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,548 ft to 1,624 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Balls a point to point trail?
      Blue Balls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Balls?
      Blue Balls is 5,036 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Balls?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Balls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Balls?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Balls are:
      • October (31 activities)
      • May (28 activities)
      • June (28 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blue Balls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Balls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Balls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Blue Balls. The trail is 5,036 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Balls?
      Blue Balls is a very popular trail. There have been 3,481 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,638 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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