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| Off Road Vehicle Trail | |
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| Location | Potomac-Garrett State Forest, 301-334-2038 Garrett County |
| Trail Access | Sang Run-Cranesville Road junction with Piney Mountain Road. Parking available at the junction on the shoulders of the road. |
| Trail Distance | 1.9 miles 10-15 minutes |
| Trail | Relatively level, gravel Piney Mountain Road |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Suitable for Families? | Yes |
| Vehicles Permitted | Any registered motor vehicle or any unregistered four wheeler, motorcycle or snowmobile with a DNR off-road vehicle permit |
| Hazards/Restrictions | Use caution and practice safe riding. |
| 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 CCC camp from 1936 to 1939. Foundations of the camp are located in the designated camping group site. |
| Camping | Potomac-Garrett State Forest offers 36 primitive campsites Swallow Falls State Park offers 65 improved campsites with bathhouses. (Swallow Falls campground closed from December 15 through April 15.) |
| Other Points of Interest | Cranesville Swamp, a subarctic swamp with a boardwalk, is a Nature Conservancy project. (Not accessible by ORVs.) |
| Fees or Permits | Camping fees ORV registration of $15. |
| Other ORV Trails | Pocomoke State Forest, 410-632-2566 Savage River State Forest, 301-895-5759 |
Resources Recommended Gear and Safety Tips
- Do not disturb, drive, or pursue wildlife with your vehicle
- Do not carry loaded firearms on your ORV
- Youth 12 years old and older must be accompanied by an adult with a valid driver's license
- Wear a helmet and eye protection at all times and other protective clothing suitable to the environment when you ride
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