more stats
3,061 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:05:28
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
254 ft
Altitude min
317 ft
Altitude max
264 ft
Altitude start
317 ft
Altitude end
1.736%
Grade
-8.888%
Grade max
17.442%
Grade min
1,465 ft
Distance climb
963 ft
Distance down
632 ft
Distance flat
00:05:28
Avg time

Guyton Flats Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78747 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107268 in Trail Running
    • #82723 in Hiking
    • #6542 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #425 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #613 in Trail Running
    • #492 in Hiking
    • #44 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

Flats on the Harford County side of the river, off of Guyton Rd, with multiple climb opportunities off this trail.

Access Info

Off of Guyton Rd, on the curve before heading up the hill

Tags
Drops
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 177 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,708 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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on Sep 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      A tad bit easier 10 mile route.
      ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 845 ft • 34 •
      The GUMBO Gut Check Grinder Challenge is a tour of the Guyton section of LGP that is about 6.5 miles long...
      ★ 4.0 • 11 miles • 1,024 ft • 51 •
      Explore the many falling streams and brooks and the historic Ma and Pa Railbed.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Guyton Flats located?
      Guyton Flats is located in Gunpowder Falls State Park - Little Gunpowder, Fallston, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Gunpowder Falls State Park - Little Gunpowder trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.50234, -76.42787.
      ▼ How hard is Guyton Flats?
      Guyton Flats is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.736%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Guyton Flats?
      Guyton Flats has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 254 ft to 317 ft.
      ▼ Is Guyton Flats a point to point trail?
      Guyton Flats is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Guyton Flats?
      Guyton Flats is 3,061 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Guyton Flats?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Guyton Flats. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Guyton Flats?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Guyton Flats are:
      • June (90 activities)
      • September (90 activities)
      • August (88 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Guyton Flats? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Guyton Flats are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Guyton Flats?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Guyton Flats. The trail is 3,061 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Guyton Flats?
      Guyton Flats is a very popular trail. There have been 5,907 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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