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OSM map layer · LineString
39.49, -76.69 · rel 14236407
39.49, -76.69 · rel 14236407
Shortcut Trail
A 0,3 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Maryland.
Loop walk
start = finish · Maryland
0,3km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
26
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Gasline Cut
viewpoint ·
122 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Oregon Ridge
summit ·
377 m off route
0,1 km
29%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Shortcut Trail is 348 m long.
At an average walking pace, Shortcut Trail takes approximately 6 min to complete.
Yes, Shortcut Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Shortcut Trail starts near coordinates 39.4882, -76.6927.
Shortcut Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Shortcut Trail is maintained and managed by Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks.