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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
Avg time

Cascade Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Patapsco Valley State Park
    Baltimore, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115700 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82879 in Trail Running
    • #53905 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #623 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #455 in Trail Running
    • #287 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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AI Generated Description

Cascade Falls is a 1 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Baltimore Maryland. Highlights include a waterfall. 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.

Tags
Waterfall
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Cascade Falls Trail Reports

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on Aug 23, 2023
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Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cascade-falls trailhead (39.240490, -76.750860)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Rezenate
      Pretty technical climb that passes cascade falls. Full of rock gardens and a couple creek crossings. Fun rock roll right after the falls. This will test your climbing skills!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 374 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 357 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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