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| Location | Potomac-Garrett State Forest, 301-334-2038 Garrett County |
| Trail Access | Trail can be accessed at the junction of Sang Run-Cranesville Road and Piney Mountain Road. Trail head is posted and parking is available. |
| Distance | 2.7 miles |
| Time | Approximately 1.5 hours |
| Trail | Relatively level |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Suitable For Families? | Yes |
| Hazards/Restrictions | Natural trail |
| Potable Water | None |
| Natural Features | Hardwood forests with understory of mountain laurel and rhododendron. Wildlife includes deer, wild turkey and black bear. |
| Historic/Cultural Features | Site of Civilian Conservation Corps camp from 1936 to 1939. Foundations of the camp are located in the designated camping group site. |
| Camping | Primitive camping is available at Piney Mountain Recreation Area. 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 | Cranesville Swamp, a subarctic swamp with a boardwalk, is a Nature Conservancy project. |
| Fees or Permits | Camping fees only, with self-registration at primitive campsites. |
| Description | Three-fourths of the trail is the graveled Piney Mountain Road. The remainder is grassy. |
Resources Recommended Gear and Safety Tips
- Small first aid kit
- Water and a snack
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Adequate footwear
- Compass
- Rainwear
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