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Mountain Biking
Location Potomac-Garrett State Forest Garrett Trail System, 301-334-2038
Garrett County
Trail Access The trail can be accessed along Herrington Manor Road, in the dip approximately one half mile north of Herrington Manor State Park entrance.
Parking is available at this location.
Distance 9 mile circuit
Time 1-2 hours
Trail Mostly single track
Varied terrain
Trail marked with fluorescent green blazes
Skill Level Beginner to 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 roads
Bike Rentals/Service High Mountain Sports, 301-387-4199
Camping Swallow Falls State Park offers 65 wooded campsites with modern bathhouses. Swallow Falls campground closed Dec. 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 at Herrington Manor State Park.

Four water falls in Swallow Falls State Park.

Several watchable wildlife areas in Potomac-Garrett State Forest and the Champion Northern Red Oak are all signed throughout the park system.
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.


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