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2.1 miles
Distance
151 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:20:00
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
2,419 ft
Altitude min
2,543 ft
Altitude max
2,419 ft
Altitude start
2,451 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
5,180 ft
Distance climb
4,738 ft
Distance down
968 ft
Distance flat
00:20:00
Avg time

Blue Blaze Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Herrington Manor State Park / Garrett State Forest
    Oakland, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #275469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #233599 in E-Biking
    • #418793 in Trail Running
    • #314372 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,254 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #370 in E-Biking
    • #1,974 in Trail Running
    • #1,848 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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Blue Blaze is a 2 mile moderately popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Oakland Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 151 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Herrington Manor State Park / Garrett State Forest

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Blaze located?
      Blue Blaze is located in Herrington Manor State Park / Garrett State Forest, Oakland, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Herrington Manor State Park / Garrett State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.45241, -79.45611.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Blaze?
      Blue Blaze is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Blaze?
      Blue Blaze has 151 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,419 ft to 2,543 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Blaze a point to point trail?
      Blue Blaze is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Blaze?
      Blue Blaze is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Blaze?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Blaze. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Blaze?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Blaze are:
      • December (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blue Blaze? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Blaze are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Blaze?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Blue Blaze. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Blaze?
      Blue Blaze is a moderately popular trail. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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