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Kindness Demonstration Forest Trail

Description: This gently rolling trail is on an old logging road through the heart of the first parcel of the Maryland State Forest system.  Donated by the Garrett brothers in 1906 the land carried the military plot name "Kindness Tract".  This 1.25 trail (oneway) features interpretive signage on forest management practices as it traverses several different types of timber plots.

Use: Walking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, XC Skiing

Difficulty: Easy

Directions: From Oakland, MD travel west on Liberty Street. After crossing the Youghiogheny River turn left on Fingerboard Road.  Follow Fingerboard 2.7 miles to trail head parking lot on left side of road (approximately .5 miles past Sander's Lane).

Get directions to trailhead on Google Maps

Resources:
  • Maryland DNR Demonstration Forest Page