6.1 miles
Distance
936 ft
Climb
-942 ft
Descent
765 ft
High Point
-5 ft
Altitude change
556 ft
Altitude min
626 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
-38.1%
Grade max
34.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,032 ft
Distance flat

A short loop around the Hashawha Environmental Center/Union Mills horsey trails

Detailed Description
MTBMD Union Mills Short Loop is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Westminster Maryland. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 936 ft with a max elevation of 765 ft then descends -942 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Mar 13, 2024)
Route Supporters
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Altitude min
    556 ft
  • Altitude start
    626 ft
  • Altitude end
    620 ft
  • Climb
    936 ft
  • Descent
    -942 ft
  • Grade max
    -38.1%
  • Grade min
    34.6%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,032 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    Hashawha Environmental Center / Union Mills
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk northeast on Kowomu Trail.
  2. Continue for 50 meters.
  3. Make a right U-turn onto Kuwomu Trail.
  4. Continue for 100 meters.
  5. Keep left to take Kowomu Trail.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Bear right onto Kuwomu Trail.
  8. Continue for 50 meters.
  9. Bear right onto Kowomu Trail.
  10. Continue for 100 meters.
  11. Bear left onto Kuwomu Trail Connector.
  12. Continue for 900 meters.
  13. Turn left onto Sawmill CWMA Trail.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Bear right onto Switchback Trail.
  16. Continue for 200 meters.
  17. Walk west on Switchback Trail.
  18. Continue for 100 meters.
  19. Walk southwest on Switchback Trail.
  20. Continue for 20 meters.
  21. Walk west on Switchback Trail.
  22. Continue for 200 meters.
  23. Walk north on Kuwomu Trail Connector.
  24. Continue for 300 meters.
  25. Walk north on Sawmill CWMA Trail.
  26. Continue for 600 meters.
  27. Walk west on Sawmill CWMA Trail.
  28. Continue for 400 meters.
  29. Walk south on Sawmill CWMA Trail.
  30. Continue for 300 meters.
  31. Bear right onto Saw Mill Road West.
  32. Continue for 600 meters.
  33. Turn left onto North South Trail (ext).
  34. Continue for 200 meters.
  35. Walk southeast on North South Trail (ext).
  36. Continue for 90 meters.
  37. Turn right onto Mt. Laurel Trail (Boulevard Trail To Big Pipe Creek).
  38. Continue for 300 meters.
  39. Walk east on Boulevard (Upper).
  40. Continue for 500 meters.
  41. Turn left onto North South trail.
  42. Continue for 200 meters.
  43. Walk northeast on Mt. Laurel Trail.
  44. Continue for 400 meters.
  45. Turn right onto Backbone Trail.
  46. Continue for 300 meters.
  47. Turn left onto Jake's Trail.
  48. Continue for 100 meters.
  49. Turn right onto Mt. Laurel Trail.
  50. Continue for 60 meters.
  51. Bear right onto Sawmill Road East.
  52. Continue for 700 meters.
  53. Bear right onto Half-Car Trail.
  54. Continue for 300 meters.
  55. Turn left onto Boundary Trail.
  56. Continue for 400 meters.
  57. Walk northwest on Hilltop Loop.
  58. Continue for 600 meters.
  59. Turn left onto Rinehart Rd..
  60. Continue for 500 meters.
  61. Walk north on Muddy Lane Trail.
  62. Continue for 200 meters.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    North South Trail (ext)
    Jun 2, 2026 @ 6:03am (America/New_York)
    Jun 2, 2026
    		trimmed and ready to ride
    Sawmill Road East
    Aug 30, 2025 @ 9:56am
    Aug 30, 2025
    Boulevard (Upper)
    May 10, 2025 @ 7:52am
    May 10, 2025
    		Tree cleared, trail is open reporter
    Boundary Trail
    Mar 13, 2024 @ 4:43am
    Mar 13, 2024
    		A few trees down on one of theses trails I forget witch one
    Half-Car Trail
    Jul 25, 2023 @ 6:58am
    Jul 25, 2023
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