Hunting Alert
Muzzleloader Season: Oct. 22–24 (Starts Tomorrow)
On a handful of days it’s better to be safe than sorry by simply staying out of hunting areas. Good news: there’s no hunting at Broadford Lake, so it’s a great pick today. Wear blaze orange if you head out anywhere else.
Hunting Alert
Bear Season: Oct. 26–31 (Starts Tomorrow)
On a handful of days it’s better to be safe than sorry by simply staying out of hunting areas. Good news: there’s no hunting at Broadford Lake, so it’s a great pick today. Wear blaze orange if you head out anywhere else.
Hunting Alert
Youth Hunt Weekend: Nov. 14–15 (Starts Tomorrow)
On a handful of days it’s better to be safe than sorry by simply staying out of hunting areas. Good news: there’s no hunting at Broadford Lake, so it’s a great pick today. Wear blaze orange if you head out anywhere else.
Hunting Alert
Rifle Season Opening Week: Nov. 28–Dec. 5 (Starts Tomorrow)
On a handful of days it’s better to be safe than sorry by simply staying out of hunting areas. Good news: there’s no hunting at Broadford Lake, so it’s a great pick today. Wear blaze orange if you head out anywhere else.
Broadford Lake Park is a Town of Oakland park located in Mountain Lake Park. More than 3 miles of beginner-to-intermediate singletrack circle the lake, plus a 1-mile paved loop, which makes it one of the friendliest places in the county for new riders.
Trail direction rotates, and hikers and bikers travel in opposite directions, so follow the arrows. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day the park charges a per-car entry fee and rents boats and pavilions.
Check today’s conditions on the DCAB Trail Conditions page before you head out. Every trail below links to its own page with distance, difficulty and a map.
Trails at Broadford Lake Park
Corner Marks Show Difficulty: EasyModerateDifficult
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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.
- 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.