- Distance
- 0.32 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Climb
- 23 ft
- Descent
- 13 ft
- Hunting
- No Hunting
Good For: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
About This Trail
Local Note: Bluebird fall day! Trails are dry and awesome!
Trail system is at Broadford Lake Park, a Town of Oakland park located in Mountain Lake Park, MD.
Arf’ Arf’ and Arf’ is a pea gravel trail with a gentle, rolling track. This is good for an introduction to trail and mountain bike riding. It’s a bit narrower than a rail trail (like the C&O Canal Towpath), but is great for families and riders of all ages. There are a few wooden features that are for more experienced riders; note to check out a feature before you ride it. IMBA guidance advises to “Preride, Reride, Freeride” to get comfortable with a trail. And always ride within your abilities.
The trail’s direction is rotated regularly based on signage to help reduce braking bumps, curbs, and erosion. Hikers and Bikers are encouraged to go in opposite directions to promote increased visibility.
Trail Type & Etiquette
Hand-cut trail: drains well and rides fine with a little rain.
Leave a Track, Turn Back. If your tires or boots are leaving a track, pick another trail.
Updated Thu, Oct 29, 10:03 AM. These ratings come from DCAB riders who are out on these trails all week. They are rated for mountain biking, so hikers, runners and skiers can use them as a general guide. Conditions can change fast, and trails are rarely closed; use your judgment.
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Plan Your Visit
- Trailhead
- 123 Recreation Lane, Mountain Lake Park, MD 21550
- Fee
- Per-car daily entry fee from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day (season passes available; seniors 65+ free with verification).
- Hours & Season
- Sunrise to sunset during the summer season.
- Hunting
- No hunting, except waterfowl hunting on Nov. 23–25, 2026.
- Managed By
- Town of Oakland · 301-334-2691
- Accessibility
- A 1-mile paved loop circles part of the lake.
- Emergency
- Call 911. Nearest hospital: Garrett Regional Medical Center, 251 N. 4th Street, Oakland (301-533-4000).
Know Before You Go
- Beginner-friendly: 3+ miles of beginner-to-intermediate singletrack, plus a 1-mile paved loop.
- Follow the arrows. Trail direction rotates, and hikers and bikers travel opposite directions.
- There are trailheads at both parking lots. Boats and pavilions are available to rent in summer.
- Leave No Trace. Pack out what you pack in, stay on the trail, and if you're leaving a track, turn back.
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Visitor details checked by Deep Creek Times in October 2026. Fees and hours can change; confirm with the managing agency.
