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| Mountain Biking | |
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| Location | Potomac-Garrett State Forest Piney Mountain Trail, 301-334-2038 Garrett County |
| Trail Access | The trail can be accessed at the Sang Run-Cranesville Road junction with Piney Mountain Road. Parking is available at the junction. |
| Distance | 2.7 miles |
| Time | One half hour |
| Trail | Double track Relatively level |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Suitable For Families? | Yes |
| Hazards/Restrictions | Natural trail |
| Potable Water | None |
| Natural Features | Hardwood forests with understory of rhododendron and mountain laurel 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. |
| 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 | Cranesville Swamp, a subarctic swamp with boardwalk, is a Nature Conservancy project. Biking not permitted. |
| Fees or Permits | Camping fees only. |
| Description | Three-fourths of the trail is the dirt Piney Mountain Road. The rest of the trail is a grassy double track. |
Resources Recommended Gear and Safety Tips
- Tire repair kit or tube
- Bike pump
- Helmet
- Use caution during muddy weather keeping in mind soft cycling etiquette - be mindful of trail impact and erosion to trails and streams during these times
- Be aware of your skill level and make safety your constant companion
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