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Muddy Branch Greenway Trail

Darnestown, Maryland

Trail is Unknown Status
on 10/2/12 by AJ711
 
  
Avg Rating: 1 trail review
Difficulty: Intermediate bike trail - Intermediate
Length: 10 miles Global Rank: #1751
Tread: Singletrack Configuration: Out & Back
Ridden: 3 Wishlist: 3
0 trail check-ins Climb // Descend
+3,600 // -2,500 feet
 
 
 
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Description
Some well maintained single track with some challenging hills and lots of at grade stream crossings makes the Muddy Branch Greenway Trail a good time. Along the whole length, the trail is well marked by blue blazes and the single track is easy to follow, even with the falling leaves of the season blanketing the ground. Most of the trail is well packed single track, with a few root filled sections and one area that is pretty well packed with rocks. Otherwise, this is a great trail to ride or include in a longer ride.



There are a couple of areas where you need to ride along the local roads, but it isn't too bad. Riding north, you'll turn right and head .3 miles down the hill until you see Query Mill Road on your left. Turn there, and immediately heft your bike over the guardrail on the left side of the road. The trail will pick up from here.



Still heading north, at the top of this section, you'll exit on to Query Mill Road. Turn left and look for the pair of single lane bridges and head in their direction. Over the second bridge and on the left side of the road, you'll see a small brown sign for pointing towards a short section of the trail that will pop you out at the intersection of Query Mill Road and Turkey Foot Road. At that intersection, the trail head is directly across the intersection, at the end of the guardrail. All the other road crossings (and there are a few) are well marked.



This trail is a blast to ride. Nothing too technical, but just enough there to keep you interested. And the varied terrain also works to keep you on your toes. Just another gem that Montgomery County has to offer.

added by AJ711 Doubletrack on September 30, 2012

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AJ711 on October 2, 2012
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Review: Everything from well packed single track, to horse trails complete with fresh pies, at grade stream crossings, old abandoned tree forts, meandering single track, fast downhills, and long tough uphills are included on this trail. Park at any location and enjoy portions or park at one end and session the whole length. I believe it is even included in the upcoming MoCo Epic races. A mixture of flat single track meandering through lowlands to trails that wind their way over hills, down valleys, and along fingers, this trail has a mixture of everything.

Similar Trail: Seneca Creek Greenway, Fairlands Regional Park Trails, Seneca Ridge Trail,

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