| Trail Name | Description | Permitted Activities | Difficulty | Length (Miles) | Directions to Trail Head |
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| Cranesville Swamp | 5 different trails all under 2 miles long. The trails are a window into ice ages past, Cranesville Swamp is located in a "frost pocket," an area where the surrounding hills capture moisture and cold air that conspire to create a landscape more reminiscent of habitat found much further north in Canada. | hiking | easy | 8 | From Route 219 north of Oakland, turn left (west) on Mayhew Inn Road, Go 1.4 miles. Turn left on Bray School Road, follow to end (1.6 miles) Turn right on Oakland/Sang Run Road. Go 1 mile, turn left on Swallow Falls Road and follow for 2.6 miles. Right on Cranesville Rd. Go 4 miles, turn left onto Lake Ford Rd. Stay to the right at the fork. Turn right at the next fork in the road. 2/10 mile to parking area |
| Deep Creek Lake State Park | Multiple Trails: 1) series of short trails under 1/2 a mile accessed from the Discovery Center. Some are along the water. 2) Indian Turnip Trail Winds along the ridge of Meadow Mountain, this trail provides views and scenery typical of Western Maryland. 3) Meadow Mountain Trail is a linear trail that starts at the entrance of the campground and goes out around the old Brant Mine then runs parallel to the ridge top until it ends at private property. It can be combine with Indian Turnip Trail for a loop. 4) Fire Tower Trail is an extremely difficult and strenuous hike that begins at the entrance of the campground and ascends over 500 feet in elevation in about one quarter mile, to the top of Meadow Mountain. Crosses Meadow Mountain Trail. |
hiking; x-country ski; mountain biking; leashed pets; ome trails allow horses | 1) Easy 2) Moderate due to rocky terrain 3) Moderate due to 500 ft climb 4) Strenous |
1) various 2) 2.5 3) 5.5 4) .5 |
South on Rt 219 from McHenry turn left onto Glendale Road; cross Glendale Bridge; immediately after crossing the Glendale Bridge, turn left onto State Park Road. Continue on State Park Road for one mile until you see the information sign for the state park facilities. 1) go to discovery center 2) trailhead at camping area 3) trailhead at lot 3 day use area or campground 4) trailhead at lot 3 day use area or campground |
| Fork Run | 1) Fisher Loop includes single track and old roads. It winds along a bouldering area, through forest and along a small creek for a short distance. This trail has not been improved and includes a few steep sections. It has not yet been blazed and there are a couple of additional old roads running up and on the other side of the creek. 2) Ledges Loop is a short loop takes you up to the ledges bouldering and climbing area. Many of the bouldering and climbing areas can be accessed from the back side without needing to rock climb and provide wonderful views. |
hiking; Mountain biking; horseback riding; leashed pets | 1) Moderate with significant vertical climb 2) Easy |
1) 3 miles 2) 1.5 miles |
From 219 McHenry, take Sang Run Road .6 miles. Make a left on Hoyes Road for 3.3 miles. Left Oakland-Sang Run Road for .8 miles. Left Shingle Camp, and immediate Left into Fork Run. |
| Monroe Run | Hike through beautiful forest and make numerous stream crossing. Crumbling bridge abutments are the only remaining evidence that this scenic trail was formerly a connection road built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s. There are plenty of chances to cool your feet along this trail, which has frequent stream crossings (no bridges!). This trail ends near the Savage River Reservoir in Big Run State Park. To avoid the uphill trek at the end of the trail, begin your hike at the trailhead on New Germany Road. This trail is open only to hikers. SUGGETION: Leave bikes at top trail head, drive to lower trail head, hike up to bikes and take the downhill ride back to your car. | hiking; leashed pets | moderate | 6.4 | From 495 at Glendale Road, North 1.5 miles to New Germany Road. East trail head: Go 1.9 miles on NG Road to Monroe Trail Parking on right. West Trail head: Go 4.5 mile on NG Road to Big Run Road, Right on Big Run, 4.5 miles, cross one-lane bridge and enter trail parking on right. |
| Mt Nebo Trails \ | Nestled in the mountains of Garrett County, this 2,000-acre tract of land protects one of the most unique wetlands in Maryland, a red spruce bog. Bogs are more typically found in northern states and Canada, but the mountain's elevation here makes ideal conditions for this special wetland. Be particularly aware of hunting seasons; great bird watching available. Trails are not blazed. | hiking; Mountain biking | Easy to Moderate | East Trail Head: 3.5 miles North of Oakland on 219, make a left into Mt Nebo WMA, follow lane, bearing left to gate and parking area. West Trail Head: From Oakland, take Center Street to end, Right on Bradley, becomes Oakland-Sang Run. Access right off Oakland-Sang Run Road, 3.5 miles north. |
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| Swallow Falls State Park Trail | One of the prettiest short walks in the area. This is a well maintained loop along muddy creek and yough river. It meanders through old growth hemlock and is partially handicap accessible. | hiking/walking only | Moderate due to rocky terrain | 1.5 | From Route 219 north of Oakland, turn left (west) on Mayhew Inn Road, Go 1.4 miles. Turn left on Bray School Road, follow to end (1.6 miles). Turn right on Oakland/Sang Run Road. Go 1 mile, turn left on Swallow Falls Road for approximately 1.5 miles to park entrance on right. |