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2.1 miles
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-112 ft
Descent
00:18:29
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
518 ft
Altitude min
604 ft
Altitude max
579 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
3,802 ft
Distance climb
3,458 ft
Distance down
3,570 ft
Distance flat
00:18:29
Avg time

Bucklodge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Hill Regional Park
    Boyds, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #281583 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147804 in Trail Running
    • #130584 in Hiking
    • #20874 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,286 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #920 in Trail Running
    • #926 in Hiking
    • #42 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    apr-nov
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2005
  • Land Owner
    Montgomery Parks

I two mile loop in dense forest. The trail has been in existence for manyh years but is just now connected to the Black Hill trails. There are several short connectors to both Peach Tree and Slidell Roads

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Faint trailFamily friendly

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 50 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Bucklodge Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 30, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/New_York)
Oct 30, 2026
 No mud to speak of, even through notorious western and southern sections. The foliage is gorgeous, and the falling leaves are magical.
Jul 11, 2026 @ 7:06pm (America/New_York)
Jul 11, 2026
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Be careful…the mud is quick and will take your shoe about .25 miles from the parking lot heading North from the Slidell Rd. side of the loop....
May 20, 2026 @ 10:05am (America/New_York)
May 20, 2026
 On west side, tree down across trail and considerable prickly overgrowth (consider wearing arm protection). On bottom section, creek is dry but...
Aug 3, 2025 @ 1:09pm
Aug 3, 2025
 Some deep mud holes that will eat your wheel. Large tree down as well.
Jul 6, 2024 @ 2:21pm
Jul 6, 2024
 Couple of small muddy spots, as normal.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bucklodge Loop located?
      Bucklodge Loop is located in Black Hill Regional Park, Boyds, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Black Hill Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.22757, -77.33409.
      ▼ How hard is Bucklodge Loop?
      Bucklodge Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bucklodge Loop?
      Bucklodge Loop has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 518 ft to 604 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bucklodge Loop?
      Bucklodge Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bucklodge Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bucklodge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bucklodge Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bucklodge Loop are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
      • April (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bucklodge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bucklodge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bucklodge Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Bucklodge Loop. 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 Bucklodge Loop?
      Bucklodge Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 209 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 280 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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