Equestrian Access

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Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

(410) 592-2897
19.7 mile linear trail
No blazes or trail markers. Road crossings marked with signage.
Improved natural surface - rated “easy”
No fee to park or access area.
Park open sunrise to sunset.
Parking areas (extremely limited availability):

• 1302 Papermill Rd Cockeysville, MD 21030​
  
• ​Freeland (39.705799081641, -76.68308285667709; parking lot is 0.9 mile south from intersection of Freeland Rd and Oakland Rd)
• White Hall (1349 Wiseburg Rd, White Hall, MD 21161)
• Sparks (1207 Sparks Rd, Sparks-Glencoe, MD 21152)
• Phoenix (39.51938882766031, -76.61933825594139 - street-side parking located 0.08 mile southwest from intersection of Phoenix Rd and Carroll Rd)

Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hereford Area

(410) 592-2897
3,620 acres

20 miles of trail - not all trails are appropriate for horseback riding. It is recommended to hike trails prior to riding them. Most popular trails with equestrians include Panther Branch, Mingo Forks, and Bunker Hill.

Trails marked with blazes and few intersection markers.

Natural surface - rated “difficult" to "very difficult” (for experienced trail riders only)

Parking located at 17724 Bunker Hill Rd, Parkton, MD 21120. Large asphalt parking lot at the end of the road, or roadside parking across from the archery range. Road conditions may be rough.

No fee to park or access area.

Park open sunrise to sunset.

Trail map: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Documents/Gunpowder/Hereford_GFSP_ToPrint_220519.pdf

Gunpowder Falls State Park - Sweet Air Area

​(410) 592-2897
1,250 acres

18 miles of trail - horses are not permitted on the “Cody Jean” or “Red Dot” trails.

Trails marked with blazes and some intersection posts.

Natural surface - rated “easy" to "moderate”

Parking located at 2840 Dalton Bevard Rd, Baldwin, MD 21013. Road conditions may be rough.

No fee to park or access area.

Park open sunrise to sunset.

Trail map: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/documents/gfsp_sweetairmap.pdf

Gunpowder Falls State Park - Big Gunpowder/Sweathouse/Stocksdale

(410) 592-2897
1,800 acres
10 miles of trail.

Trails marked with blazes and intersection posts.

Natural surface - rated “moderate”

Parking is extremely limited, especially on weekends. 11159 Belair Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087.

No fee to park or access area.

Park open sunrise to sunset.

Trail map: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/documents/central_sweathouse.pdf

Gunpowder Falls State Park - Little Gunpowder/Jerusalem Mill

​(410) 592-2897
900 acres
10 miles of trail
Trails marked with blazes and some intersection posts.

Natural surface - rated “moderate”

Parking is extremely limited, especially on weekends. 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087.

No fee to park or access area.

Park open sunrise to sunset.

Trail map: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/documents/central_jerusalemmill.pdf

North Point State Park

​(410) 477-0757
1,310 acres
10 miles of trail
Trails marked with blazes and some intersection posts.

Natural and improved natural surfaces - rated “easy”

Parking is extremely limited on weekends in summer. 8400 North Point Rd, Edgemere, MD 21219.

Park open 8 a.m. - sunset. Closed Christmas Day.

Service charges are in effect. Weekends and holidays, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: $4/vehicle ($6/vehicle for non-Maryland residents). Weekdays (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) and off-season (after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day weekend): $3/vehicle ($5/vehicle for non-Maryland residents). Golden Age Pass holders, Annual Pass holders, active duty military, and veterans enter free.

Trail map: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/documents/NorthPoint_Map.pdf

Gunpowder Falls State Park - Graham Equestrian Center

​(410) 663-4445

The Graham Equestrian Center (GEC) is located in Gunpowder Falls State Park. The GEC is a non-profit equine organization that provides an equestrian component to the park’s objective of nature tourism, and to that end, GEC promotes and offers educational opportunities to the citizens of Maryland. As a certified Horse Discovery Center by the Maryland Horse Industry Board, GEC provides a way for the community to interact with horses and learn about them in a safe and educational setting.

Graham Equestrian Center does not offer guided trail rides or horse rentals to the public.

Boarding
The Graham Equestrian Center is a full care boarding facility conveniently situated only two miles north of the Baltimore Beltway on Harford Road. GEC has 22 acres of board-fenced pasture utilizing USDA approved pasture management and rotational grazing practices. Every pasture has access to large run-in sheds. The horses are kept in roomy stalls during inclement weather and are blanketed per the owners request during the winter. Worming and a customized feed plan are included in the cost of boarding. Trailer parking is available.

The facility has a lighted 100' x 200' outdoor arena, a 60' round pen and direct access to the trails of Gunpowder Falls State Park. Boarders at GEC also enjoy the wealth of events that GEC hosts year round.

Year-long Events and Classes
Lessons: The guiding principle of GEC is to become a premier equine educational facility in the state of Maryland.

Clinics and Classes: GEC offers a variety of clinics and classes throughout the year – please refer to the website for the most up-to-date information. Most clinics offer an audit option.

Graham Equestrian Center also offers events such as:

• Jumping competitions
• Combined training events
• Free “Horse Discovery Days” to introduce non-horse people to the joy of working with horses
• An annual open house
• Summer camps and day camps

Enjoy the Park
The GEC area of Gunpowder Falls State Park is a great place to enjoy hiking the trails, walking your dog or bird-watching. The open space around GEC is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Please note that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Also please keep in mind that many horses are skittish - particular dislikes include baby strollers, umbrellas, bicycles and plastic bags. While you are welcome to enjoy the open space around our property, please keep this in mind and be aware of your surroundings in order to avoid scaring the horses. Visitors are not allowed to enter the fields or any fenced area.

Trailering In
Visitors are welcome to trailer their own horses in to ride the trails. For security purposes, please contact the Graham Equestrian Center ahead of time if you plan to bring your horses to the property. For bio-security reasons, outside horses are not allowed in the barn, riding arenas, fields or to interact with horses boarded onsite.

Be sure to visit the GEC website, where you can find information about its full care boarding facility, lesson programs and various events held throughout the year.

Address:
Graham Equestrian Center
10301 Harford Road
Glen Arm, MD 21057
Phone: 410.663.4445
Email: info@grahameq.org
Website: www.grahameq.org