Near Merryman Trail
Awesome Fall colors at Loch Raven.
Near Merryman Trail
Sunlight and color; this is area is great in Fall.
Near Merryman Trail
Great rock scramble with views of the river from high above!
Near Merryman Trail
If you need a break...
Near Merryman Trail
Lookout over the reservoir.

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Merryman Trail

3.6 (10 Ratings)
The main trail that make up the network known collectively as the Merryman Trails.
8.8
mi
Distance
1,171
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLakeLess CrowdedRiver/CreekViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.79mi
Distance
1,171ft
Elevation Gain
1,171ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
492ft
High Point
240ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The map shows the main trails that make up the network known collectively as the Merryman Trail: trail access at Dulaney Valley Rd just south of the bridge, or at Pot Spring Rd, or at Warren Rd. There are two main routes, a singletrack closer to the lake shore and a fire road higher up on the hill, with various connecting trails between and some side trails also possible. The singletrack is flatter, but twists and turns more, whereas the fire road is straighter, but with hills. Merryman is more challenging, and less-crowded than the trails on the southern part of Loch Raven (i.e. those accessed from the trailhead near Seminary Rd).

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Contributors
John Marciari