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• B&A Trail (Baltimore & Annapolis) in Glen Burnie, Maryland
From the
Observation Park the trail spur to the B&A trail is back toward the
playground. This trail spur adds another two miles to the route so
total one way is 15 miles. The B&A trail is a nice peaceful ride. It
is one of those rails to trails conversion programs. So the trail is
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  Last reviewed: Sep 27, 2009
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• Baltimoreannapolisbwiloop in Baltimore, Maryland
This is rails to trails paved. Not off road though there are some places that lead off into the woods.
Last reviewed: Mar 8, 2009
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• Black Hill Regional Park in Germantown, Maryland
http://www.mc-mncppc.org/trails/trails_maps/trailmap_pdfs/black_hill_trails.pdf
The 4.3-mile Black Hill Trail is asphalt surface for most of its length, but the mid-section of the
trail (6-mile RT) is natural surface and is steep and rocky in sections. The rest of the trails in the
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 Last reviewed: Apr 5, 2009
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• Broadneck Warm-up in Arnold, Maryland
Update: "Please be advised that under current Anne Arundel County Law, biking (motorize or not) off of a paved surface in a County Park is prohibited."
Trail is predominately an out and back trail, but there are a few alternate trails which loop back to the main trail. Trails...
Last reviewed: Sep 19, 2007
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 Intermediate |
• Cabin John Trail in Bethesda, Maryland
Within the park there is decent network of trails to ride. Nothing technically really. It\'s a fun ride in the woods. The best section of the trail is outside the park actually. The south side of the trail ends on Democracy Blvd near it\'s intersection with Seven Locks road. Make a le...
Last reviewed: Apr 30, 2009
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Beginner |
• Cedarville State Forest in Waldorf, Maryland
3 loops combined to be a network. Longest loop is the orange at about 7 miles but it is really easy to combine all three loops. Trailhead is right off of the parking lot at the park office. Some parts are wet due to a swampy area, worse after a good rain. Not to technical, just some fast s...
Last reviewed: Oct 4, 2008
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• Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Maryland
This is a good trail for jogging or for (road) biking for beginners. Stop and watch the geese, fish, or even canoe on the lake.
Last reviewed: Oct 24, 2009
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Intermediate |
• Fair Hill in Fair Hill/Rising Sun, Maryland
There are 5 major trail loops, but all have trails that interconnect. I've ridden here many times and can say that I've never done the exact same thing yet. There is about 80 miles worth of total trails. A lot of singletrack, some farmers fields, some dirt/fire road trails. Excellent p...
Last reviewed: Aug 1, 2009
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Intermediate |
• Fairland Regional Park in Burtonsville, Maryland
Nice network of singletrack. Rooty, some small climbs, a creek crossing. Generally well maintained except for a few sections. Can easily ride for an hour or so without going over the same section of trail.
Last reviewed: Sep 2, 2009
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 Advanced |
• Gambrill State Park in Thurmont, Maryland
All trails begin at the Trailhead Parking Lot on the east side of Gambrill Park Road (about half-way up the mountain between the Rock Run area and the High Knob area, on the right side of the road). All trails are day use only ñ there is no overnight parking. Park hours are 8 a.m. to sunse...
 Last reviewed: Oct 13, 2008
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• Green Ridge State Forest - Mtn. Bike Trail in Flintstone, Maryland
Trail is 12 miles of singletrack and forest roads. The route is marked by white blazes as well as brown arrows at some intersections. If you follow the arrows and take the recommended route, the first 7 miles are mostly uphill, followed by some fast descents for the last 5 miles. There ...
Last reviewed: Jul 8, 2008
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Intermediate |
• Greenbrier State Park in Frederick-hagerstown, Maryland
First, I rode the trail with about 2 inches of snow. That being said, its was a good work out as traction was a challenge. The trail would be more fun without snow, could be very fast. Rocky in some sections with a few stream crossings and a couple of decent climbs and downhill's. Over...
Last reviewed: Oct 9, 2009
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• Greenwell State Park in Hollywood, Maryland
We have a house across from the state park, one of the only houses there. I know this park like the back of my hand. There are easy rides along the shores of the patuxent river, including 2 beaches. The gravel paths are easy, but as you explore more of the Park you will find some more d...
Last reviewed: Jul 23, 2005
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• Herrington Manor To Swallowfalls in Oakland, Maryland
A very scenic route. Only slightly challenging areas of roots. Best to start in Herrington Manor State Park and end in Swallow Falls State Park. Falls are beautiful year round. Tallest in MD. Be sure to WALK down to see them.
Last reviewed: Aug 17, 2009
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• Hoyles Mill Connector in Germantown, Maryland
Leave the schaefer farms parking area crossing Schaefer Road to pick up The Hoyles Mill Connector. The trail is pretty well marked and will terminate in Black Hills Regional Park.
Here is the route description as found on the more website. www.more-mtb.org. MORE is the group that built ...
Last reviewed: Sep 6, 2008
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• Lake Elkhorn, Columbia in Columbia, Maryland
this is recommended for beginners, road or mountain. Very flat (paved) but the park is beatutiful. Path extends south to Savage Mills.
Last reviewed: Oct 19, 2009
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Intermediate |
• Little Bennett Regional Park in Clarksburg, Maryland
Little Bennett Park has over 20 miles of natural surface trails - however,
about half of them are off limits to mountain bikers. This park has a lot of
tough hills to climb and quick downhills. There are 10+ separate trails for
MTN biking within the park, so it is easy to change the ...
 Last reviewed: Apr 12, 2009
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Intermediate |
• Loch Raven Reservoir in Towson, Maryland
There\'s a map posted as soon as you turn off the road onto the trail. 3 or 4 shortish loops. Not well marked. It\'s a fun ride and close to Towson and Baltimore. Connect a few loops for a 30-45 minute ride. Somewhat strained vibe with others who use the park but it is designated multi-use...
Last reviewed: Jun 28, 2009
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• Margroff Tract in Accident, Maryland
Very hilly and technically challenging trail. Terrain changes from rocky to thick pine woods to Hardwood stands. Many log crossings. Lots of wildlife, including the occasional bear.
Last reviewed: Aug 17, 2009
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Intermediate |
• Naylor Mill Park in Salisbury/ Delmar, Maryland
AT least 7 miles (but always growing) of twisting, winding singletrack. Relatively flat but the trails are made as technical as possible by the locals. The system ultilizes one ridge for as much climbing/descending and off-camber as is possible. They keep adding more and more fun trail sys...
Last reviewed: Aug 28, 2009
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Beginner |
• Odenton Park in Odenton, Md, Maryland
Note: "Please be advised that under current Anne Arundel County Law, biking (motorize or not) off of a paved surface in a County Park is prohibited."
Nice network of singletrack and a bit of gravel access road (which can be avoided all together). A few built up log obstacles, ...
Last reviewed: Oct 15, 2009
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Advanced |
• Patapsco Valley State Park (Avalon Area) in Ellicot City, Maryland
It definetly is a valley, lots of altitude. Rocky, rooty and fast. Switchbacks, it has all types of terrain, not for the beginner at heart. Morning Choice trail is nice and not too technical. Ridge Trail is what it means, ridge with a lot of rocks. Soapstone, Bull Run trails are awesome an...
Last reviewed: Aug 13, 2009
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• Patapsco Valley State Park (Mckeldin Area) in Ellicott City, Maryland
Follow the Switchback trail (white) downhill and then along the river. Trail is a mixture of singletrack and doubletrack. Last 2/3rds of a mile is on Plantation Trail (Red) and mostly uphill. This is a great trail to push the grade from beginner to intermediate. Good downhill to begin,...
Last reviewed: Sep 24, 2008
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Intermediate |
• Robert E. Lee in Baltimore, Maryland
I have been riding this trail for years and am still not bored with it. I just found new trails today that I have never experienced. To find these trails, you have to keep an eye out for the extra fun on the sides and detours off the main trail. Since I have gotten back into riding there, ...
Last reviewed: Jan 4, 2009
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Intermediate |
• Rock Gap State Park - Lakeside Loop in Cumberland, Maryland
Mostly single track loop with a few short gravel or paved sections. Not overly technical but can get tight in spots. Fun ride nonetheless and a good spot to take beginners.
Last reviewed: Oct 22, 2009
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