1.2 miles
Distance
175 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
00:10:18
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Housley Loop (Annapolis Waterworks ) Trail
Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAnnapolis Waterworks Trail
Annapolis, Maryland -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Year Opened2019
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Land ManagerCity of Annapolis
This is the most accessible loop in the Annapolis Waterworks Trail and provides public access and parking from Housley Road. Fast and flowy single track.
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
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trail development & maintenance.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Housley Loop (Annapolis Waterworks Trail) bike trail trail
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Altitude change23 ft
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Altitude min43 ft
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Altitude max120 ft
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Altitude start68 ft
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Altitude end92 ft
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Grade0.4%
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Grade max-21.1%
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Grade min18.3%
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Distance climb3,028 ft
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Distance down2,720 ft
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Distance flat679 ft
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Avg time00:10:18
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Avg reverse time00:15:43
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Activity Recordings
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
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Directions to housley-loop-annapolis-waterworks-trail trailhead
(38.989660, -76.556930)
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Housley Loop... Trail Reports
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 76 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 696 rides
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