Poplar Run Trail

Kensington · Maryland

0.2 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

2 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

49 ft

Difficulty

White Circle

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Conditions

Cloudy
74°
69°
88°
8 mph
Gust19 mph
5:41 AM
8:34 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.18 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours16% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Tuesday

a high near 79°F, little expected rain, 9% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Poplar Run Trail is a 0.2-mile mountain bike trail near Kensington, Maryland. RidePal marks it as a white circle trail with a wood surface. Key stats include a peak elevation of 49 ft and an estimated ride time of 2 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Kensington rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Kensington.

Mountain Biking in Kensington

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

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Trail Details

Surface

Wood

Surface Quality

Moderate Rocks

Technical Rating

White Circle

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Where is Poplar Run Trail?

Poplar Run Trail is a mountain bike trail near Kensington, Maryland. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Poplar Run Trail?

Poplar Run Trail is 0.2 miles long, rated white circle, with a wood surface, with an estimated ride time of 2 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Poplar Run Trail?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Tuesday because a high near 79°F, little expected rain, 9% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Poplar Run Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Kensington include Northwest Branch Trail (green), Chesapeake Bay Trail, Wheaton Way, Timberdoodle Trail, Raven's Run. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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