Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road)

Gaithersburg · Maryland

2.8 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

30 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Weather outlook

Mostly Sunny
43°
38°
49°
14 mph
Gust27 mph
6:50 AM
4:56 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

17% top-layer soil moisture35°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Forecast window

Thursday

a high near 59°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .

About This Trail

Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road) is a 2.8-mile mountain bike trail near Gaithersburg, Maryland. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 30 min.

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Gaithersburg is one of the mountain biking hubs in Maryland, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road) 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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Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road) FAQ

Where is Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road)?

Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road) 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 Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road)?

Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road) is 2.8 miles long, rated green circle, with an estimated ride time of 30 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road)?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Muddy Branch (Esworthy to River Road)?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Gaithersburg include COC, Lake Shore Trail, Around Clopper Lake, Seneca Ridge Trail, Seneca Ridge Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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