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6/16/25 MARGRAFF TRAIL UPDATE, ACCIDENT, MD
Appalachian Dirt is wrapping up a long awaited trail realignment at the Margraff Trail System, managed by the MD DNR Forest Service and maintained by Garrett Trails. Please do not bike the new trails until the opening scheduled for sometime at the end of June or in July! Consistent, heavy rainfall has made these expertly built trails vulnerable to damage from bike tracks, and use will increase the amount of work needed to finish them and possibly delay the opening.
2024 Garrett County Pathways and Connections Initiative
This is a two part County Government led initiative designed to:
A). Design a network of shared-use paths along and through the neighborhoods and parks of the towns connected by MD 135 that will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to get where they need to go safely and comfortably.
B). Define a feasible, preferred alignment to connect the pedestrian network in the Town of Oakland to the trail network in Herrington Manor State Park. In addition to understanding where a trail is most possible, this study also intends to glean feedback from the people of Garrett County to better understand what kind of a trail should be built - what is the desired character of the trail, what amenities should be present, and what kind of trail users should it primarily cater to? To fill out a brief survey to share your preferences, please click here .
A). Design a network of shared-use paths along and through the neighborhoods and parks of the towns connected by MD 135 that will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to get where they need to go safely and comfortably.
B). Define a feasible, preferred alignment to connect the pedestrian network in the Town of Oakland to the trail network in Herrington Manor State Park. In addition to understanding where a trail is most possible, this study also intends to glean feedback from the people of Garrett County to better understand what kind of a trail should be built - what is the desired character of the trail, what amenities should be present, and what kind of trail users should it primarily cater to? To fill out a brief survey to share your preferences, please click here .
Eastern CONTINENTAL Divide Loop (ECDL) Story MAp
This is a Garrett Trails led initiative to connect Maryland's largest wild forests with state parks, population centers, and ultimately the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) to our north. Partnering with the Community and County and State governments, we have been working on different sections of the trail every year, coming closer to our goal with each step.
We appreciate your support in building and maintaining trails in Garrett County, MD. No matter the size of your contribution, you have a direct impact on our community by donating.
If you have questions or feedback for us please email [email protected].
If you have questions or feedback for us please email [email protected].
Garrett Trails also participates in the Amazon Smile Program, with a portion of your Amazon purchase benefiting sustainable trails in Garrett County, MD. This is such an easy way to help your favorite nonprofit grow while shopping! Information about how your charitable giving can be deducted on your taxes is available here, updated information about Maryland State Parks is found here, and Maryland State Forests here.
