- Distance
- 0.34 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Climb
- 39 ft
- Descent
- 33 ft
- Hunting
- No Hunting
Good For: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowshoe, Backcountry Ski, Nordic Ski
About This Trail
Local Note: Bluebird fall day! Trails are dry and awesome!
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.
Trail Type & Etiquette
Machine-built trail: holds water longer after rain.
Leave a Track, Turn Back. If your tires or boots are leaving a track, pick another trail. Don't Walk in Set Ski Tracks.
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.
Photos & Video
Footage Starts Here: Open Map Directions to the Start
Plan Your Visit
- Trailhead
- Gravel parking lot on Shingle Camp Road, McHenry, MD (off Oakland-Sang Run Road).
- Fee
- Free. No trail fee.
- Restrooms
- Portable toilet a short walk down the gravel road behind the gate.
- Dogs
- Welcome on a leash.
- Hunting
- No hunting.
- Managed By
- Garrett County Government, with trail work by Garrett Trails · 301-334-1920
- Accessibility
- The Acorn Loop is 0.65 miles of wide, crushed limestone with no roots or rocks, built for new riders and visitors with limited mobility.
- Emergency
- Call 911. Nearest hospital: Garrett Regional Medical Center, 251 N. 4th Street, Oakland (301-533-4000).
Know Before You Go
- About 8 miles of singletrack for mountain biking, hiking and trail running. Trail maps are posted at the trailhead.
- Acorn Loop is accessible: 0.65 miles of wide crushed limestone with no roots or rocks, about a 20-minute walk. Fast riders are asked to slow down on it.
- Green Trail's switchbacks are steep.
- No fires, camping or overnight stays in the parking lot. Be bear aware.
- 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.
