Deep Creek Lake State Park: Thayer Trace Trail

Jan 29, 2026

Deep Creek Lake State Park: Thayer Trace Trail

Trail System: Deep Creek Lake State Park
Distance: 5.1 km
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Climb: 130 m
Descent: -116 m

Going clockwise from the top, the first section winds through a forest and doesn’t change elevation a lot, but it flows well over large rocks in some places. There are a few spots where you’ll want to watch your bars on the trees and time your pedal strokes, but it isn’t too technical. Once you start losing elevation, there are some line options through rockier sections, but it’s generally pretty easy to stay on the right line.

The switchbacks are tight, and some of them have large rocks with uneven placement, so you may have to search for the right lines there. Before you reach the bottom, there is a straightaway bench-cut along a slope with some rollers that you can pump to really gain speed. There is a switchback soon after that, so watch your speed until you’re familiar with it. Coming back up from the connector, the climb isn’t too difficult. The switchbacks are wider and banked more, so it may be well worth riding counterclockwise as well.

Completed in late summer 2019. 

Address: 898 State Park Road, Swanton, Maryland 21561​​
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Thayer Trace Trail (Deep Creek Lake State Park)

Deep Creek Lake State Park: Indian Turnip Trail

Jan 29, 2026

Deep Creek Lake State Park: Indian Turnip Trail

Trail System: Deep Creek Lake State Park
Distance: 6.5 km
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
Difficulty: Intermediate
Climb: 80 m
Descent: -168 m

This is a multi-use singletrack trail that intersects with Beckman’s Trail and Meadow Mountain Trail. Ridden clockwise, it starts with a somewhat technical rock garden. Once you get a little higher, the surface smooths out a lot, but there are large rocks scattered about and a creek crossing or two. A fairly steep and fast downhill section begins after the last intersection with Meadow Mountain Trail. There are a few features you can use to get some air, a couple of tight switchbacks (the first is bermed, the second is flat), and another rock garden near the bottom section.

The trail is primarily on the side of a ridge and passes through a mostly hardwood forest that is littered with large, moss-covered boulders. There is one bridge after the steepest part of the downhill that passes over a small stream.

Address: 898 State Park Road, Swanton, Maryland 21561​​
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Indian Turnip Trail (Deep Creek Lake State Park)

Deep Creek Lake State Park: Crosscut Trail

Jan 29, 2026

Deep Creek Lake State Park: Crosscut Trail

Trail System: Deep Creek Lake State Park
Distance: 1.5 km
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
Difficulty: Intermediate
Climb: 57 m
Descent: -33 m

Crosscut Trail is a 4,997 ft moderately popular blue singletrack trail located near McHenry, Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used in both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 187 ft blue climb. On average, it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

Address: 898 State Park Road, Swanton, Maryland 21561​​
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Crosscut Trail (Deep Creek Lake State Park)

Fork Run Recreation Area: Yellow Trail

Jan 29, 2026

Fork Run Recreation Area: Yellow Trail

Trail System: Fork Run Recreation Area
Distance: 791 m
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
Difficulty: Easy
Climb: 10 m
Descent: -21 m

Yellow Trail is a 2,595 ft moderately popular green singletrack trail located near McHenry, Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used in both directions. On average, it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Address: Fork Run, McHenry, MD 21541
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Yellow Trail (Fork Run Recreation Area)

Fork Run Recreation Area: Silver Trail

Jan 29, 2026

Fork Run Recreation Area: Silver Trail

Trail System: Fork Run Recreation Area
Distance: 2.5 km
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
Difficulty: Intermediate
Climb: 94 m
Descent: -121 m

Silver Trail is a 2-mile popular blue singletrack trail located near McHenry, Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average, it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

Address: Fork Run, McHenry, MD 21541
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Silver Trail (Fork Run Recreation Area)

Fork Run Recreation Area: Red Trail

Jan 29, 2026

Fork Run Recreation Area: Red Trail

Trail System: Fork Run Recreation Area
Distance: 2.8 km
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
Difficulty: Intermediate
Climb: 82 m
Descent: -33 m

Parking area at southwest end of trail.

Address: Fork Run, McHenry, MD 21541
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Red Trail (Fork Run Recreation Area)

Fork Run Recreation Area: IMBA Trainer

Jan 29, 2026

Fork Run Recreation Area: IMBA Trainer

Trail System: Fork Run Recreation Area
Distance: 699.9 m
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
Difficulty: Easy
Climb: 16 m
Descent: -30 m

IMBA Trainer is a 2,296 ft popular green singletrack trail located near McHenry, Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average, it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Address: Fork Run, McHenry, MD 21541
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - IMBA Trainer (Fork Run Recreation Area)

Fork Run Recreation Area: Green Trail

Jan 29, 2026

Fork Run Recreation Area: Green Trail

Trail System: Fork Run Recreation Area
Distance: 3.5 km
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
Difficulty: Intermediate
Climb: 61 m
Descent: -101 m

Green Trail is a 2-mile moderately popular blue singletrack trail located near McHenry, Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used in both directions. On average, it takes 32 minutes to complete this trail.

Address: Fork Run, McHenry, MD 21541
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Green Trail (Fork Run Recreation Area)

Fork Run Recreation Area: Beige Trail

Jan 29, 2026

Fork Run Recreation Area: Beige Trail

Trail System: Fork Run Recreation Area
Distance: 2.1 km
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
Difficulty: Intermediate
Climb: 55 m
Descent: -38 m

Beige Trail is a 1-mile moderately popular blue singletrack trail located near McHenry, Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used in both directions. On average, it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

Address: Fork Run, McHenry, MD 21541
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Beige Trail (Fork Run Recreation Area)

Fork Run Recreation Area: Acorn Loop

Jan 29, 2026

Fork Run Recreation Area: Acorn Loop

Trail System: Fork Run Recreation Area
Distance: 552 m
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowshoe, Backcountry Ski, Nordic Ski
Difficulty: Easy
Climb: 12 m
Descent: -10 m

Acorn Loop is a 1,811 ft less popular green gravel path family friendly alpine trail located near McHenry Maryland. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 39 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

Address: Fork Run, McHenry, MD 21541
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Acorn Loop (Fork Run Recreation Area)

Meshach Browning Trail System: Mary’s Path – Blue Blazes

Jan 29, 2026

Meshach Browning Trail System: Mary's Path - Blue Blazes

Trail System: Meshach Browning Trail System
Distance: 1.0 km
Activities: Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowmobile, Snowshoe, Backcountry Ski
Difficulty: Easy
Climb: 26 m
Descent: -25 m

Part of the Meshach Browning Trail System at Deep Creek Lake Lion’s Club Community Park

Access Info
Open year-round with the exception of November and December hunting seasons

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Trail is wide in most places but there are a few large rocks.

Address: 1249 Bumble Bee Rd, Accident, MD 21520
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Mary's Path - Blue Blazes (Meshach Browning Trail System)

Meshach Browning Trail System: Glade View – Green Blazes

Jan 29, 2026

Meshach Browning Trail System: Glade View - Green Blazes

Trail System: Meshach Browning Trail System
Distance: 989 m
Activities: Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowmobile, Snowshoe, Backcountry Ski
Difficulty: Easy
Climb: 26 m
Descent: -1 ft

Glade View – Green Blazes is a 3,245 ft moderately popular green primitive trail located near McHenry Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info
Open year-round except for November and December rifle hunting seasons

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Trail is wide and grassy.

Address: 1249 Bumble Bee Rd, Accident, MD 21520
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Green Blazes (Meshach Browning Trail System - Glade View)

Meshach Browning Trail System: Buck Run – Yellow Blazes

Jan 29, 2026

Meshach Browning Trail System: Buck Run - Yellow Blazes

Trail System: Meshach Browning Trail System
Distance: 331.0 m
Activities: Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowmobile, Backcountry Ski
Difficulty: Easy
High Point: 834 m
Descent: -18 m

Wide and easy grassy connector trailtranslate

Access Info
Open year-round except November and December rifle hunting seasons

Address: 1249 Bumble Bee Rd, Accident, MD 21520
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Buck Run - Yellow Blazes (Meshach Browning Trail System)

Meshach Browning Trail System: Bear Scat – Red Blazes

Jan 29, 2026

Meshach Browning Trail System: Bear Scat - Red Blazes

Trail System: Meshach Browning Trail System
Distance: 2.5 km
Activities: Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowmobile, Snowshoe, Backcountry Ski
Difficulty: Intermediate
Climb: 65 m
Descent: -70 m

Wide, primitive path in most places with a few longer, tougher climbs but a few longer downhills. Not a lot of rocks.

Access Info
Open year-round except for the November and December rifle hunting seasons.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Long climbs and steep descents. A few off-camber turns.

Address: 1249 Bumble Bee Rd, Accident, MD 21520
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Bear Scat - Red Blazes (Meshach Browning Trail System)

Savage River State Forest: Trail 01

Jan 28, 2026

Savage River State Forest: Trail 01

Trail System: Savage River State Forest
Distance: 2.3 km
Activities: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running
Difficulty: Intermediate
Climb: 25 m
Descent: -61 m

Trail 01 is a 1-mile less popular blue singletrack trail located near McHenry, Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used in both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with an 81 ft blue climb.

Address: 127 Headquarters Lane, Grantsville, MD 21536
Driving & Parking Directions: Check the map below.

Elevation Profile - Trail 01 (Savage River State Forest)