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1,257 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
61 ft
Altitude min
90 ft
Altitude max
68 ft
Altitude start
89 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
482 ft
Distance climb
210 ft
Distance down
568 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
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Housley Loop Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Annapolis Waterworks
    Annapolis, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #123783 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8108 in Trail Running
    • #8612 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    City of Annapolis

Bit of a steep start. Trail is somewhat narrow with many trees.

Access Info

Park on Housley Road on the shoulder near the Stone Point Apartments. Look for the trailhead to your right in the woods on the left side of the stormwater drain.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles average
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  • 117 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 662 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Housley Loop Access

        ▼ Where is Housley Loop Access located?
        Housley Loop Access is located in Annapolis Waterworks, Annapolis, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Annapolis Waterworks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.98967, -76.55691.
        ▼ How hard is Housley Loop Access?
        Housley Loop Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Housley Loop Access?
        Housley Loop Access has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 61 ft to 90 ft.
        ▼ Is Housley Loop Access a point to point trail?
        Housley Loop Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Housley Loop Access?
        Housley Loop Access is 1,257 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Housley Loop Access?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Housley Loop Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Housley Loop Access?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Housley Loop Access are:
        • December (10 activities)
        • January (6 activities)
        • November (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Housley Loop Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Housley Loop Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Housley Loop Access?
        The estimated time to ride Housley Loop Access is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,257 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Housley Loop Access?
        Housley Loop Access is a very popular trail. There have been 2,663 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,776 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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