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Rosaryville State Park Mountain Bike Trail
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
24 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 10/23/07 by GregGomez |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 8 miles | Global Rank: 370 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 68 | Wishlist: 36 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.72 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 24min |
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Description: Trail Description: Rosaryville is an excellent mountain biking and equestrian destination with a main perimeter trail 8 miles in length. It consists of a lot of tight twisty singletrack with some short steep hills built and designed in cooperation with IMBA's trail building guru and former trail crew member Rich Edwards. There are beautiful overlooks, awesome flora and fauna, large open fields. The trails offer something for all levels, but tend toward moderate speed singletrack, with moderate climbs, and most of the trail is under the cool canopy of mature hardwoods. Some technical sections will require beginners to dismount, but intermediate riders should find most sections rideable and challenging. Trails are not crowded, but keep a close eye out for the occasional equestrian rider or hiker. Cost for park access is $3 per Md. car and $4 per out of state vehicle. Ride in access is free so park at the nearby shopping center and ride in! Trail maps are available at the Mt. Airy mansion on the other side of the park off Rosaryville Rd. 8-4 weekdays or at the Cedarville Park complex or on the DNR web site at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguides.html
Description: Trail Description: Rosaryville is an excellent mountain biking and equestrian destination with a main perimeter trail 8 miles in length. It consists of a lot of tight twisty singletrack with some short steep hills built and designed in cooperation with IMBA's trail building guru and former trail crew member Rich Edwards. There are beautiful overlooks, awesome flora and fauna, large open fields. The trails offer something for all levels, but tend toward moderate speed singletrack, with moderate climbs, and most of the trail is under the cool canopy of mature hardwoods. Some technical sections will require beginners to dismount, but intermediate riders should find most sections rideable and challenging. Trails are not crowded, but keep a close eye out for the occasional equestrian rider or hiker. Cost for park access is $3 per Md. car and $4 per out of state vehicle. Ride in access is free so park at the nearby shopping center and ride in! Trail maps are available at the Mt. Airy mansion on the other side of the park off Rosaryville Rd. 8-4 weekdays or at the Cedarville Park complex or on the DNR web site at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguides.html
added on September 8, 2004 by 
NEARBY TRAILS
- Fort Circle Trail From Fort Dupont Park in Washington (10.9 miles away)
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by fsfsunshine on October 15, 2009
I have lived in the area for the past two years and had no idea about this trail. I started a little too late in the day, however, and had to turn around and come back after about 3 miles because it was almost dark!! This trail is alot of fun, even though I did not get to see all of it. I plan on doing the complete trail in the next week! Hopefully there is a little more technical riding further in :D
reviewed by ruffhouse496 on September 21, 2009
Love this trail. Lived in the county most of my life and never knew this trail existed. Has a lot of twists and turns, a couple of crosstrail logs, and a couple of not-so-difficult hills. Rode it once but I plan on riding it many , many more times.
Similar Trail: Fountainhead Regional in Va.
reviewed by drexlerkm on July 20, 2009
In partial response to the poster below- I wish I lived closer. This trail is awesome. Really nice singletrack. Never really crowded. Sort of wish it had a few more ttf/jumps, but I suppose that's where the flow comes in. PAY THE FEE. $3 bucks is worth it. Out of state is $4. I always feel watched, so I pay the $4 (PA plates).
reviewed by Chris_G. on June 2, 2009
I really feel lucky to have a trail like this so close by. You get a different experience depending on which direction you enter the loop. If I haven't biked in a while this trail will remind me of that fact. Also, since Maryland State Parks are sometimes not the best funded its good to deposit the honor system entrance fee.
* Review edited 6/2/2009
reviewed by Lawmaster87 on April 26, 2009
Great trail. Fast trail with very smooth twisty turn and great flow. Some moderate climbing and switchbacks. Outer loop is just really good singletrack. For the freerider, the inner loop has some nice features but nothing overly technical. A few small drops, skinnies, and one or two jumps. Overall, the trail has a lot to offer.
Similar Trail: Schaeffer Farms
reviewed by skibum on March 9, 2009
This was a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect to find singletrack this good on suburban Maryland. There's lots of good, twisty singletrack that almost make you forget where you are. There's some good climbs and a few technical spots. Take the time to find the inner loop and ride it as well. If you do the outher loop and the inner loop together, you get almost 10 miles of quality singletrack.
Similar Trail: Gambril for more tech. Patapsco for more variety.
reviewed by BigStep on March 8, 2009
First ride of the season and the mud hurt but good. First trip to this park but I will definitely be back, hopefully when it's dried a bit.
reviewed by acorr289 on November 10, 2008
Nice flowy trail good for working on your endurance. Neat technical section in the middle with some log overs and the option to ride on some logs.
reviewed by holtzmar on August 5, 2008
Great ride with many challenging switchbacks, climbs, descents and the occasional, unavoidable tree root. Over 95% of trail is under the cover of trees which keeps the temperatures down.
reviewed by bobco85 on May 14, 2008
Great views! I loved the parts where the trail would cross from forest to field. There were also a couple of balance challenges off the side of the trail that were fun to attempt. I rode the trail clockwise, but will definitely try counterclockwise on my next visit. Very fun ride!
Similar Trail: Seneca Creek
reviewed by mhhomick on March 27, 2008
I rode the "Rose" on 3/26/08 and the trail was in great shape. Nicely hard-packed, very fast and mostly single-track. Even the usual wet areas were completely dry. The stream crossings were still wet. I rode clockwise and at the very end I turned off the main trail and took a horse trail that avoids the steep climb and roots just before the parking lot. This horse trail was rough and not too firm so I would recommend the main trail.
reviewed by ralliart419 on November 3, 2007
This is a great ride, not that technical, but has some fast downhills and a couple decent climbs. Just under 10 miles. You can go fast- this trail has some great flow. Similar to one of my favorites back home in VT. Bi-directional and there's a trail marker every mile. It's a big loop.
reviewed by vincejesaitis on July 28, 2007
this place is pure singletrack. rode this trail today for the first time - it was a blast. park in the first lot you can to your right when you enter the park and take the trailhead that goes out of the back of the lot, you will end directly across the road. there are some incredible climbs and downhills, some nice jumps too. one of the funnest rides i've had in the area
Similar Trail: sheridan farms
reviewed by andrewlwong2 on August 17, 2006
Oh, I forgot to mention in last review. I'm not sure if I was at the right parking lot. I went to top as mentioned in instructions. However, I didn't see any trails. So I went to the other parking lot with kids playground. There was a trailhead there called Taggerhead overlook or something like that. I started from there. If you start from here, take a left when it branches. I found out later, that if you start from the parking lot mentioned in instructions, just ride to the woods. There is a trails just beyond the outskirts.
reviewed by andrewlwong2 on August 17, 2006
I just came from there today. I'm off of work and wanted to start checking out some of the top 10 trails. I thought this trail was OK. I would say this is more a beginner to intermediate level. I actually got lost out there. The trail branches in a few places and didn't know which trail looped back around. You can get really lost out there. It's a big park. And there are no maps on the trail. I'm not sure if picking up the park map would help. The trail is a fast single track. It was fun flying through the trails. There are really no big hills. In a few places there are logs. This trails is good for building endurance.
reviewed by dstallworth on July 27, 2006
I rode this trail 2wks ago. Found it to be a great intermediate singletrack. Didn't experience any major challenges (which was good for me). Markings could be improved. Would love to do it again and check my time. Biggest and fastest mosquitos I've seen in years. Thanks for time taken to maintain this site.
reviewed by atarisman9195 on July 6, 2005
Great ride lots of nice downhill sections a lot of fun some creek crossings that may require walking through but overall a great trail
reviewed by mdmtbkr on February 15, 2005
Rode this trail on Sunday 13 FEB. We rode late in the morning and I must say it was a mistake, we only stayed on the single track until we hit the first open field then cut accross to the paved road and rode back to car. It was far too muddy and sloppy. If you really want to ride I would suggest riding when frozen or abstaining until land dries out. I feel that most of my upcoming rides will be on pavement til drier weather.
reviewed by pedalmasher on December 8, 2004
We have been working on this trail for almost 5 years and I have to say I'm really pleased to hear all the great experiences from all riders that visit this trail. Come out and experience a trail system approved by DNR land managers that are very forward thinking. This is a trail that was designed in cooperation between MD. DNR, Rosaryville Conservancy, M.O.R.E., and trail guru Rich Edwards of IMBA fame!! I just ask of you a few things.. #1 Stay off the trail when it is very wet so you don't damage it. and #2 Keep me informed of problems (such as large tree blowdowns) and #3 Email me any ideas and suggestions you have for the trail system. Thanks! Have fun! Todd-Rosaryville Trail Liaison
Similar Trail: Schaffer Farm, Fountainhead, Poor Farm
reviewed by bontrager_rider on November 28, 2004
I rode this trail today. It is some very nice singletrack. Right now it is pretty slick because the ground is moist (not muddy) and there are a lot of leaves on the ground. Everything that the other riders have said is the same for me. I will definately go back here. This was my first MD singletrack ride. I just moved back to the US from Germany. Looking forward to riding some of the other trails in the area.
reviewed by kltbo on November 11, 2004
It was the first time that my friend and I have ridden this trail. It was great. Glad MORE didn't put a lot of steep hills into the trail. The hills are pretty much gentle and rolling. Couple of creek crossings are killer though. All in all a great trail. Will be back here again. Also the trail is used enough that the leaves are pretty much ground up. ENJOY!!
Similar Trail: Cedarville
reviewed by mdmtbkr on November 11, 2004
Awesome, Good climbs, great down hills, excellent distance and very well laid out. This is one of the better ones i have ridden in MD/VA/WASH DC metro. I will definitely ride this on more.
Similar Trail: Cedarville
reviewed by WEX404 on September 29, 2004
Pretty nice trail; so far it looks like just the perimeter portion is done. We rode it last Saturday, and buddy of mine took the above photos. Trail is AWESOME, decent climbs, and very nice flow. A few decent obstacles including some small to moderate log rolls, and some somewhat advanced creek crossings. Only one real killer climb that demands use of the granny gear. The trail is very new right now from what I understand, so it's not quite as smooth rolling (I was on my hardtail, though), but with increased use that will change, and more trails are on the way I hear. Watch out for horses and their droppings. I think we measured the length at just under 7 miles total, and we rode the loop three times without feeling like we killed ourselves. Each lap took maybe an hour at most. A really fun trail that I will certainly ride again! I think the park fee is three or four dollars - well worth it. It is recommended that this trail as it is now be ridden in the clockwise direction. Enjoy!
Similar Trail: Schaeffer Farms
reviewed by getonthetrail on September 12, 2004
This trail is very fast and fun! It is not real technically challenging but it is fast and has some nice fun downhills and nice uphills. MORE takes care of this trail.
Similar Trail: Schafer Farms
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