| Trail Name | Description | Permitted Activities | Difficulty | Length (Miles) | Directions to Trail Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accident Town Trail | Short town fitness and walking trail. | walking | easy | directions comint soon! | |
| Asa Durst Area | There are 3 blazed trails that can be accessed from this trailhead totaling 4.8 miles. The old logging roads and single track pass through pine and hardwood and the old Asa Durst Homestead. There is back country camping available. | hiking, biking, x-c skiing; | easy to difficult | From I-68, exit 22, follow Chestnut Ridge Road south to end, Left on New Germany Road 2 miles, Right on West Shale, approximately .7 miles to gate and parking area. | |
| Friendsville to Kendell Camp | This a short but lovely (out and back) trail that runs along the Yough river going upstream from Friendsville. It leads to Kendell Camp which was an old logging community. In fact the trail follows the very old railbed. Yough is a wild and scenic river and so the trail is to support 'primative' (walking) traffic. | hiking; leashed pets | easy | 3 | From Mchenry, North on 219 to Rte 42 toward Friendsville. Follow Rte 42 for approximately 7 miles, Right on First Avenue, Left on Oak Street. |
| Friendsville Town Trails | This is a short fitness/walking trail along the town park which borders the Yough River. | walking | easy | I68 headed west; take Friendsville exit; turn right on Maple St cross Yough River; turn left on 2nd avenue and cross Bear Creek; take first or second left and follow to end; trail runs along river and around athletic fields | |
| Little Meadow Lake Loop | A one mile loop around a small lake. This privately owned area is good for birding and a quick, lovely walk. | walking | easy | 1 | Take the Rt 219 North exit from I68; turn south on Chestnut Ridge Road; go about 1/2 mile and Little Meadow Lake is on your left. Don't park in the grass, instead, drive until you find a pull off or camp area to park in |
| Margraff Plantation (multiple trails) | Moderate to technical mountain biking; a few logs and other obsticals designed for mountain bikers. Trails are primarily single track through woods and open fields. Several loops are available here, there is no map at trail head. | Mountain biking, hiking, snowmobiling; horseback riding; pets permitted (under control) | moderate to difficult | 7.5 | 219 North of McHenry 6 miles to center of Accident. Right on Accident-Bittinger Road 8/10 mile Left on Fratz Road (1/2 mile paved, road turns to dirt, 1/3 mile) Left at T -end of Fratz Road, approx 500 feet to parking on left Trails accessed across road. |
| Meadow Mountain (I68 to South of Frank Brennerman Road) | This long trail runs along crest of Meadow Mountian following the Eastern Contental Divide in areas. There are great views in some spots looking both East and West. There are rocky areas of the trail. There are plans to connect this trail with the Meadow Mountain Trail at Deep Creek Lake State Park. | Mountain biking; hiking; horseback riding; far northern section allows 4 wheeling and snowmobiling; leashed pets | easy to moderate | 11 | Multiple Trailheads: 1) Northern Trailhead at East Shale Road. Take I68 exit for 219 N. Turn south (this is Chestnut Ridge Road); Take left between I68 ramp and gas station. Follow this for .8 miles. Last .2 miles 4WD recommended. 2) West Shale Trailhead. Follow Chestnut Ridge Road outh for 2.5 miles ""T"" intersection. Turn left on New Germany. Go .5 miles and trailhead is directly across from West Shale Road. Parking area on left just past trailhead. 3) Frank Brenneman Road which runs between 495 and New Germany Road. Take New Germany Road South from I-68; turn right (west) on Frank Brenneman Road; go approximately 1 mile to top of hill and look for trail. Parking is limited" |
| Mt. Aetna and Savage River Lodge Trails | 1) outer loop trail (accessing mt. aetna trail, red oak trail, savage river trail and goat trail). This large loop takes you along the headwaters of the savage river and through beautiful forest. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound. 2) Bodhi's trail (accessing mud lick and wood cock trails and other connections) If you plan to use the Lodge as a base, they charge $5 (with its wonderful covered porch in the summer and fire ring in the winter, we love it) |
hiking, x-skiing, mountain biking | easy to moderate | 10 | "From Exit 29 off I-68 (Finzel) Take Beall School Road South. Travel 1 mile to “T” intersection and turn right. Travel .1 mile to “Y” intersection and bear left onto Frostburg Road. Continue 2.6 miles and turn right at our sign onto Mt. Aetna Road. Mt Aetna Road becomes a gravel road at the bottom of the first hill. The trailhead for the Outer Loop is at the bridge. Continue on the road to the Lodge for Bodhi's trail. " |
| Negro Mountain | This trail is a loop. It includes some steep slopes along powerlines, some wet areas and stream crossings. | Mountain biking, hiking, snowmobiling | moderate to difficult | 8 | Take Bowman Hill Road (found north of Accident) east from 219 and park prior to Amish Road. OR From 495 north of Bittinger take Dung Hill Road west. |
| New Germany State Park(multiple trails) | Detailed trail maps available at Ranger Station across New Germany Road from park entrance. Trails are both roads and single track. Trails range from steep old logging roads to level trail following Poplar Lick. Seven bridges crossings. | hiking, mountain biking, camping | easy to difficult | 6 | From I-68 exit 22, take Chestnut Ridge Road south to end. Left on New Germany Road 2 miles to Park entrance on left. OR from 495, take New Germany Road approximately 7.5 miles to park entrance (McAndrews Hill Road) on right. Follow McAndrews Hill approximately 1/2 mile to lake area and trails parking. |
| Poplar Lick | This trail follows along a lovely native trout stream running to Savage River. There are numerous stream crossings. The area is subject to flooding; There is camping along trail with permit; closed in winter. Poplar Lick trail connects to New Germany SP Hiking and biking trails approximately 1/2 mile from New Germany trail head. It can be part of a 24 mile hiking loop that combines this with Monroe run. | ORV trail, hiking, biking | moderate, some steep sections | 6 | From 495 at Glendale Road, go north 1.5 miles to New Germany Road. Right on New Germany Road. Go 6.2 miles to ORV parking on right. |