Lake Shore Trail
Gaithersburg · Maryland
3.3 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
36 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
3.3 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
36 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
Mostly Sunny0.5" of rain expected today.
Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Monday
a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 41% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
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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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?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 41% 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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