Ride Maryland

This part of the Garrett State Forest offers an old logging road that is open to OHV use between mid March through mid December. The trail mainly consists of hard packed gravel with light elevation changes, making this a good place to explore on a dual sport motorcycle or 4x4. The trail begins at the intersection of Cranesville Road and heads south about 3 miles along Snaggy Mountain Road and ends at the bridge near Herrington Lake. Maple, cherry and oak trees make up this hardwood forest scenery and turkey, black bear and deer can be seen.

This area offers a few non-motorized trails and a 4x4 trail that is about three miles long. The trail is open year-round and is usually dry and rocky but is closed seasonally to offroad use between December 15 through March 15. All OHVs must display a Maryland ORV Sticker which can be purchased at the Savage River State Forest Ranger Station. During the winter months snowmobiles are permitted on the trails. There are numerous primitive campsites scattered throughout the forest however nearby New Germany State Park offers boating, camping, swimming and cabin rentals.

This novice friendly trail is about two miles long and mainly consists of a gravel road that winds through a hardwood forest. The trail is seasonally closed to offroad use between December 15 through March 15. During the winter months snowmobiles are permitted.

This multiple use trail system offers about seven miles of novice dirt and gravel logging roads and about three miles of hiking trails. The trails wind through a scenic forest that contains a mixture of various pines, spruce and hardwood trees with some sections following the historic Potomac River. A permit is required and can be purchased in advance by either visiting the Potomac State Forest Office during the week or one of the Maryland DNR Service Centers. Numerous turkey, black bear and white-tailed deer inhabit the area.

This ORV trail is now open to motorized use and primarily consists of crushed gravel with light elevation changes. A campground with eight sites has also been added which offers direct trail access plus a large parking area. There are no electric or water hookups but a vault toilet is available. The main trail is roughly 13 miles long but there are some side spurs and single track trails set aside for motorcycles. A rock garden is also available for 4x4s which is located next to the campground. Reservations are required to camp and must be obtained prior to entry.

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