Distance
0.21 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Descent
59 ft
High Point
2,736 ft

Good For: Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowmobile, Backcountry Ski

About This Trail

Local Note: Bluebird fall day! Trails are dry and awesome!

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

Wide and easy grassy connector trailtranslate

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

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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

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.

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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