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Hiking
Location Potomac-Garrett State Forest, 301-334-2038
Garrett Trail System
Garrett County
Trail Access Herrington Manor Road, in the dip approximately one half mile north of Herrington Manor State Park entrance. Parking is available.
Distance 9 mile circuit
Time 5-6 hours
Trail Varied terrain
Some hills
Various points to shorten your hike
The trail is marked with fluorescent green blazes
Skill Level Intermediate
Suitable For Families? Yes
Hazards/Restrictions Natural trail
Potable Water None
Natural Features Hardwood forests
Wildlife includes deer, wild turkey and black bear
Historic/Cultural Features Old logging road
Camping Swallow Falls State Park campground offers 65 wooded sites with modern bathhouses. Swallow Falls campground closed December 15 through April 15.
Potomac-Garrett State Forest offers 36 primitive campsites located in Snaggy Mountain Recreation Area.
Other Points of Interest The 5.5 mile trail from Herrington Manor State Park to Swallow Falls State Park is marked with white blazes.
Ten miles of color coded ski trails are available at Herrington Manor State Park.
Four water falls are located in Swallow Falls State Park.
Several watchable wildlife areas in Potomac-Garrett State Forest and the Maryland Champion Northern Red Oak are all signed for personal enjoyment.
Fees or Permits Camping fees only
Description Much of the trail is on old logging roads. A portion of it is on the graveled Snaggy Mountain Road. The trail is fairly level, but some long hills test your endurance on Snaggy Mountain Road. A short side trail will take you to the Maryland Champion Northern Red Oak. You will also pass a watchable wildlife area with an active beaver dam near the south end of Snaggy Mountain Road. All areas of interest are noted with markers.


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