Bear Scat - Red Blazes
A hand-built trail at Meshach Browning Trail System.
TodayPrime RidingTrail Conditions- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Climb
- 213 ft
- Descent
- 230 ft
Good For: Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowmobile, Snowshoe, Backcountry Ski
About This Trail
Local Note: Bluebird fall day! Trails are dry and awesome!
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.
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
The Meshach Browning trails are in McHenry Community Park, a county-owned park managed by the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club. The Lions built and maintain the trails, the disc golf course and the pavilion.
- Trailhead
- McHenry Community Park, 1249 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, MD 21520. The trailhead is at the Meshach Browning History Center.
- Fee
- Free. The pavilion can be reserved for a fee.
- Restrooms
- Restrooms in the park, April through October.
- Dogs
- The fenced Garrett County Dog Park is on site, with a small-dog area for dogs under 30 lb.
- Managed By
- Deep Creek Lake Lions Club (county-owned park) · 267-353-2155
- Accessibility
- The outer perimeter loop may suit some adaptive users, though it is not officially rated. A free GRIT all-terrain wheelchair is stored with the Lions here and can be borrowed for one business day: email DCLLIONS@gmail.com or director@garretttrails.org. A helper must spot from behind, and users sign a release..
- Emergency
- Call 911. Nearest hospital: Garrett Regional Medical Center, 251 N. 4th Street, Oakland (301-533-4000).
Know Before You Go
- About a 3.6-mile perimeter loop. White-blazed trails are shortcuts.
- History along the way: interpretive panels tell the story of Meshach Browning, the pioneer hunter.
- More to do: a free 18-hole disc golf course, pump track, ballfield and pavilion.
- 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.
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