Sand Flats Trail

Thurmont · Maryland

1.0 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

11 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Weather outlook

Cloudy
56°
47°
62°
8 mph
Gust15 mph
6:49 AM
4:57 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

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

12% top-layer soil moisture51°F surface soil temperature

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

Forecast window

Tuesday

a high near 49°F, little expected rain, 1% 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

Sand Flats Trail is a 1.0-mile mountain bike trail near Thurmont, Maryland. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 11 min.

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Trail Details

Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Blue Square

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Where is Sand Flats Trail?

Sand Flats Trail is a mountain bike trail near Thurmont, Maryland. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Sand Flats Trail?

Sand Flats Trail is 1.0 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 11 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Sand Flats Trail?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-11: 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 Sand Flats Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Thurmont include Salamander Trail, Viper, Skink, Forest Road, Forest Road. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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