Distance
0.43 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Climb
52 ft
Descent
98 ft
Hunting
No Hunting

Good For: Mountain Bike, E-bike, Hike, Trail Running

About This Trail

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IMBA Trainer is a 2,296 ft popular green singletrack trail located near McHenry, Maryland. On average, it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Elevation Profile - IMBA Trainer (Fork Run Recreation Area)
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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.

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.

Make a Day of It

Visitor details checked by Deep Creek Times in October 2026. Fees and hours can change; confirm with the managing agency.

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