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        Region Status
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        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        19
        Trails Mountain Bike
        20
        Trails E-Bike
        2
        Trails Horse
        3
        Trails Hike
        21
        Trails Trail Running
        21
        Total Distance
        34 miles
        Total Descent
        2,826 ft
        Total Vertical
        516 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        745 ft
        Reports
        432
        Photos
        39
        Ridden Counter
        4,185
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        Popular Germantown Mountain Biking Trails

        95 4.4 5,062 ft 96 ft 829
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
        95 3.9 3,766 ft 95 ft 774
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
        75 4.0 4,491 ft 65 ft 693
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 4.0 4,106 ft 121 ft 675
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
        70 3.7 4 miles 359 ft 664
        A very popular loop within the Schaeffer Farm trail system. several sections have recently been rerouted to improve flow and get out of wet spots. A few sustained climbs.
        60 3.7 1 mile 168 ft 646
        Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 168 ft green climb. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 3.7 3 miles 259 ft 625
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 259 ft green climb. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 3.5 1,276 ft 16 ft 537
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 16 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 3 rides
        Past Week
        • 33 rides

        Germantown Mountain Bike Routes

        4.5 9 miles 720 ft 4 Loop
        This loop ties in the and the best of Schaeffer Farms.
        2 miles 206 ft 1 Loop
        This combination of the White and Orange Trails at Schaeffer Farm offers a short beginner-friendly loop...
        3.0 26 miles 1,487 ft 7
        26 mile loop of lower section of trails
        2.4 8 miles 547 ft 5 Loop
        Great 8 mile ride through Schaeffrer farms trail head.
        6 miles 457 ft 3
        Linganore MTB Team Ride 7/22/23.
        38 miles 2,365 ft 17
        https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43026478

        Photos of Germantown Mountain Bike

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        Aug 21, 2024 @ 2:19pm
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        Nov 12, 2023 @ 4:36pm
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        Nov 12, 2023 @ 4:36pm
        Nov 12, 2023
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        Jul 19, 2023 @ 7:38am
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        118 |
        Oct 23, 2021 @ 4:00pm
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        110 |
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        120 |
        Oct 23, 2021 @ 4:00pm
        Oct 23, 2021
        150 |
        Apr 4, 2021 @ 3:14pm
        Apr 4, 2021
        137 |
        Apr 4, 2021 @ 3:14pm
        Apr 4, 2021

        Videos of Germantown Mountain Bike

        Face plant trying tire touch at South...
        0:16 | 126 | Jun 19, 2023
        POV - Slide Out to Face Plant
        0:11 | 91 | May 12, 2023
        A PROPER MTB ADVENTURE || MOCO Epic 2023 (40 mi)

        14:59 | 431 | Oct 25, 2023
        youtuber #DMVMTB #MOCOEPIC #MOCOEPIC2021 MOCO EPIC 2021
        21:14 | 512 | Oct 13, 2021 , Germantown
        youtuber #mocoepic #mocoepic2021 #mtb #mtblife...
        0:16 | 345 | Oct 11, 2021 , Germantown
        youtuber DJI follow me
        2:44 | 341 | Sep 7, 2021 , Germantown
        Schaefer Farms MTB Trail, MD - eBiker Rob
        15:27 | 1291 | Sep 15, 2020 , Germantown
        Biking Bad - Mountain Biking Return to...

        8:32 | 365 | Sep 9, 2020

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        ajmullisaddreportactivity #97337121 and 1 more
        Jun 19, 2026 @ 12:24pm
        49 mins
        bconnor88voterouteactivity #96799763
        Jun 12, 2026 @ 6:39am
        Jun 12, 2026
        David79md5Bwishlistregionactivity #96760148
        Jun 11, 2026 @ 2:01pm
        Jun 11, 2026
        Evankycuvdwishlistrouteactivity #96334032 and 1 more
        Jun 5, 2026 @ 5:57pm
        Jun 5, 2026
        DanJuleswishlistregionactivity #96196623
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:12pm
        Jun 3, 2026

        Recent Comments

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        triggerdogtrailPepco Trail NorthMostly cut but a couple sections of high...
        May 13, 2024 @ 7:00pm
        May 13, 2024
        LerxskillparkSouth Germantown Bike ParkAmazing place
        Aug 31, 2023 @ 6:53pm
        Aug 31, 2023
        seleitnertrailOrange LoopWe
        Oct 25, 2022 @ 4:01am
        Oct 25, 2022
        KodycheynetrailYellow TrailCondition couldn't be better
        Mar 22, 2021 @ 7:57am
        Mar 22, 2021
        jdischtrailPepco Trail NorthMostly runs near the power lines under full...
        Jul 19, 2020 @ 3:13pm
        Jul 19, 2020

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike2031 miles2,638 ft12 miles515 ft
        #3,589#1,2203743298,506
        E-Bike24 miles184 ft4,469 ft433 ft
        393151
        Horse36 miles456 ft2 miles367 ft
        23
        Hike2134 miles2,828 ft13 miles515 ft
        #6,189#2,175432109
        Trail Running2134 miles2,828 ft13 miles515 ft
        #5,593#1,773432134

        Frequently Asked Questions About Germantown

        What are the best places to ride in Germantown?
        Germantown has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Germantown?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Germantown are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Germantown?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Germantown are:
        • October (155 activities)
        • July (149 activities)
        • May (139 activities)
        Check the Germantown reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Germantown?
        There are 5 parking locations listed in Germantown. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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