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1.1 miles
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:06:02
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
518 ft
Altitude min
605 ft
Altitude max
566 ft
Altitude start
522 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
1,660 ft
Distance climb
2,274 ft
Distance down
1,480 ft
Distance flat
00:06:02
Avg time

Whistle Pig Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Hill Regional Park
    Boyds, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #288903 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148250 in Trail Running
    • #146199 in Hiking
    • #19910 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,332 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #924 in Trail Running
    • #1,080 in Hiking
    • #36 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    apr-nov
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Montgomery Parks

Afield edge loop, newly built in 2022. Might be most attractive to horses. Pretty views when the flowers are blooming

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 45 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Whistle Pig Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:40pm (America/New_York)
Aug 2, 2026
Very wet in the morning
Nov 8, 2024 @ 10:37am
Nov 8, 2024
Jun 7, 2023 @ 6:37am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Whistle Pig Loop located?
      Whistle Pig Loop is located in Black Hill Regional Park, Boyds, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Black Hill Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.22625, -77.33233.
      ▼ How hard is Whistle Pig Loop?
      Whistle Pig Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whistle Pig Loop?
      Whistle Pig Loop has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 518 ft to 605 ft.
      ▼ How long is Whistle Pig Loop?
      Whistle Pig Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whistle Pig Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Whistle Pig Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Whistle Pig Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Whistle Pig Loop are:
      • April (7 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Whistle Pig Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whistle Pig Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Whistle Pig Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Whistle Pig Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Whistle Pig Loop?
      Whistle Pig Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 133 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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