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1.0 mile
Distance
298 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:20:58
Avg time
191 ft
Altitude change
117 ft
Altitude min
355 ft
Altitude max
142 ft
Altitude start
333 ft
Altitude end
3.577%
Grade
-43.19%
Grade max
63.558%
Grade min
2,871 ft
Distance climb
882 ft
Distance down
1,585 ft
Distance flat
00:20:58
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Cascade Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Patapsco Valley State Park
    Baltimore, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104338 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81950 in Trail Running
    • #2426 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Cascade Falls is a 1 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Baltimore Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 298 ft blue climb. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 23, 2023 @ 3:31pm
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Apr 14, 2022 @ 6:11am
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Aug 19, 2021 @ 2:43pm
Aug 19, 2021
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jan 23, 2021 @ 4:19pm
Jan 23, 2021
 Cold frozen and dry
Mar 15, 2020 @ 2:20pm
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Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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        Directions to cascade-falls trailhead (39.240490, -76.750860)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cascade Falls

        ▼ Where is Cascade Falls located?
        Cascade Falls is located in Patapsco Valley State Park, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Patapsco Valley State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.24049, -76.75086.
        ▼ How hard is Cascade Falls?
        Cascade Falls is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.577%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cascade Falls?
        Cascade Falls has 298 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 117 ft to 355 ft.
        ▼ Is Cascade Falls a point to point trail?
        Cascade Falls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cascade Falls?
        Cascade Falls is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cascade Falls?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cascade Falls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cascade Falls?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cascade Falls are:
        • August (12 activities)
        • October (10 activities)
        • April (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Cascade Falls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cascade Falls are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cascade Falls?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Cascade Falls. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cascade Falls?
        Cascade Falls is a moderately popular trail. There have been 366 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 349 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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