more stats
2,231 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:04:53
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
2,496 ft
Altitude min
2,506 ft
Altitude max
2,502 ft
Altitude start
2,507 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
833 ft
Distance climb
610 ft
Distance down
787 ft
Distance flat
00:04:53
Avg time

Yellow Blazes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Herrington Manor State Park / Garrett State Forest
    Oakland, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #231784 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96708 in E-Biking
    • #434334 in Trail Running
    • #315917 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,039 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #74 in E-Biking
    • #2,077 in Trail Running
    • #1,862 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Backcountry Skiing
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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AI Generated Description

Yellow Blazes is a 2,231 ft popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Oakland Maryland. Riders describe it as rooty. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 11 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Rooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yellow Blazes located?
      Yellow Blazes is located in Herrington Manor State Park / Garrett State Forest, Oakland, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Herrington Manor State Park / Garrett State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.45635, -79.44912.
      ▼ How hard is Yellow Blazes?
      Yellow Blazes is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow Blazes?
      Yellow Blazes has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,496 ft to 2,506 ft.
      ▼ Is Yellow Blazes a point to point trail?
      Yellow Blazes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yellow Blazes?
      Yellow Blazes is 2,231 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow Blazes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow Blazes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Yellow Blazes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow Blazes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow Blazes?
      The estimated time to ride Yellow Blazes is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,231 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Yellow Blazes?
      Yellow Blazes is a very popular trail. There have been 115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 116 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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