Margraff Plantation & Bowman Hill North Trail System - Savage River State Forest


7.5 miles- moderate- off-road cycling, hiking, snowmobiling

This trail system is located in the Accident area of Savage River State Forest. It is almost 10 miles in length, and provides mountain biking trails of varied difficulty; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. There is also a 2 mile intermediate adaptive mountain biking loop. These trails can also be hiked. There are gravel roads within this system that provide additional biking and hiking miles. The gravel roads are also open to snowmobiles and horseback riding. There are 4 primitive campsites located within the system. The elevation is 2800 feet and visitors enjoy splendid views all year long.​


8 miles- difficult- off-road cycling, hiking, snowmobiling

Bowman Hill trail is located off I-68, Exit 19 traveling south approximately 7 miles to Dung Hill Road. Dung Hill Road turns into Bowman Hill Road ​and the trail is a short distance. This uneven terrain and stream crossings make this very challenging for mountain bikers and hikers. During the winter months, snowmobiling is available on this trail system.

Note: Margraff campsites must be paid for at Headquarters Kiosk.

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39.630601, -79.267353
Bowman Hill Rd., Accident, MD


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39.630601, -79.290885
Fratz Rd., Accident, MD​