Hand-cut trails
Meshach Browning Trail System
4 trails near Accident.
TodayPrime RidingTrail Conditions- Trails
- 4
- Total Distance
- 3 mi
- Difficulty
- 3 Easy1 Moderate
- Fee
- Free
- Dogs
- On a Leash
Good For: Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski, Snowmobile
Trails at Meshach Browning Trail System
Meshach Browning Trail SystemBear Scat - Red BlazesModerate1.6 miMountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowmobile, Snowshoe, Cross-Country SkiMeshach Browning Trail SystemBuck Run - Yellow BlazesEasy0.2 miMountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowmobile, Cross-Country SkiMeshach Browning Trail SystemGlade View - Green BlazesEasy0.6 miMountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowmobile, Snowshoe, Cross-Country SkiMeshach Browning Trail SystemMary's Path - Blue BlazesEasy0.6 miMountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running, Snowmobile, Snowshoe, Cross-Country SkiAbout Meshach Browning Trail System
The Meshach Browning trails wind through McHenry Community Park, a county-owned park managed by the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club. A perimeter loop of about 3.6 miles is marked with colored blazes, white-blazed trails serve as shortcuts, and interpretive panels tell the story of Meshach Browning, the pioneer hunter.
The park makes an easy family outing. It also has a free 18-hole disc golf course, a pump track, a ballfield, a pavilion and the fenced Garrett County Dog Park.
Check today’s conditions on the DCAB Trail Conditions page before you head out. Every trail below links to its own page with distance, difficulty and a map.
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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.