more stats
640 ft
Distance
-41 ft
Descent
153 ft
High Point
-42 ft
Altitude change
111 ft
Altitude min
153 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
-4.1%
Grade min
554 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat

Ripcord Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Patuxent River Valley/Two Rivers Open Space
    Odenton, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #142772 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178943 in E-Biking
    • #331413 in Trail Running
    • #21454 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2024

Ripcord is a fun & fast trail that dumps you out at the second creek crossing on rusted rake. The trail has a few small jumps and one little drop. Everything is rollable though.

Access Info

Peels off of the WB&A near the corner with all the cattails.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 0 rides
  •  
All
  • 0 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
update trails status or condition

Ripcord Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:03pm (America/New_York)
Jul 27, 2026
 Trail's all clear and running great!
Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:02pm (America/New_York)
Jul 27, 2026
Jan 31, 2025 @ 6:43am
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 18, 2025 @ 2:48pm
Jan 18, 2025
 Closed due to snow thaw.
Jan 2, 2025 @ 7:34am
Jan 2, 2025
 Running good, New signage!
more »
Status:
on Jul 27, 2026
Ideal
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (58)
close
      Directions to ripcord-808021 trailhead (39.029960, -76.738330)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      2 more »
      mtb
      61 |
      Feb 3, 2025 @ 8:18am
      Feb 3, 2025
      mtb
      51 |
      Feb 3, 2025 @ 8:17am
      Feb 3, 2025

      Videos

      1 more »
      Ripcord Trail Preview | Patuxent River Valley...
      mtb
      0:50 | 10 | Jul 22, 2026 , Odenton

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Patuxent River Valley/Two Rivers Open Space

      • By trtrails & contributors
      • #808021 - 264 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ripcord located?
      Ripcord is located in Patuxent River Valley/Two Rivers Open Space, Odenton, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Patuxent River Valley/Two Rivers Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.02996, -76.73833.
      ▼ How hard is Ripcord?
      Ripcord is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ripcord?
      The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 111 ft to 153 ft.
      ▼ Is Ripcord a point to point trail?
      Ripcord is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ripcord?
      Ripcord is 640 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ripcord?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ripcord. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ripcord? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ripcord are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Ripcord?
      Ripcord is a very popular trail. There have been 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 58 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.