Trail Detail

Lake Shore Trail

Gaithersburg · Maryland

Routeroute

3.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

36 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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About This Trail

Lake Shore Trail is a 3.3-mile mountain bike trail near Gaithersburg, Maryland. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 36 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Gaithersburg rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Gaithersburg.

Mountain Biking in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg is one of the mountain biking hubs in Maryland, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Lake Shore Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Conditions

Clear
51°
51°
61°
15 mph
Gust23 mph
5:56 AM
8:14 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

20% top-layer soil moisture60°F surface soil temperature

The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 69°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

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Green Circle

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Lake Shore Trail FAQ

Where is Lake Shore Trail?

Lake Shore Trail is a mountain bike trail near Gaithersburg, Maryland. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Lake Shore Trail?

Lake Shore Trail is 3.3 miles long, rated green circle, with an estimated ride time of 36 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Lake Shore Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 69°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Lake Shore Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Gaithersburg include Blue Trail (Corn Field), Whoops (one way down!), Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road), Pueblo Road Connector, Creekside. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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