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New Germany State Park

11 trails near Grantsville.

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Trails
11
Total Distance
11.4 mi
Difficulty
6 Easy6 Moderate3 Difficult
Fee
Free

Good For: Mountain Bike, Hike, Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski, Paddle

Trails at New Germany State Park

New Germany State ParkAcorn LoopModerate1.1 miHike, Mountain Bike, Cross-Country Ski, SnowshoeNew Germany State ParkCabin LoopModerate to Difficult1.4 miHike, Mountain Bike, Cross-Country Ski, SnowshoeNew Germany State ParkDog Leg TrailModerate to Difficult1.4 miHike, Mountain Bike, Cross-Country Ski, SnowshoeNew Germany State ParkDynamite Shack LoopModerate to Difficult2.5 miHike, Mountain Bike, Cross-Country Ski, SnowshoeNew Germany State ParkFlatwater Paddle TrailEasyPaddleNew Germany State ParkGazebo TrailEasy0.8 miHike, Mountain Bike, Cross-Country Ski, SnowshoeNew Germany State ParkHemlock TrailModerate1 miHike, Mountain Bike, Cross-Country Ski, SnowshoeNew Germany State ParkIce House LoopEasy to Moderate1.2 miHike, Mountain Bike, Cross-Country Ski, SnowshoeNew Germany State ParkOrchard LoopEasy1 miHike, Mountain Bike, Cross-Country Ski, SnowshoeNew Germany State ParkOrchard Loop AccessEasy0.2 miHike, Mountain Bike, Cross-Country Ski, SnowshoeNew Germany State ParkTurnpike TrailEasy0.8 miHike, Mountain Bike, Cross-Country Ski, Snowshoe

About New Germany State Park

Hunting Season Is OpenNow open in Garrett County: Deer Archery (through Nov. 27) · Small Game & Waterfowl. There is no hunting inside New Germany State Park, but the surrounding Savage River State Forest is open to hunting. Wear blaze orange and keep pets visible.
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New Germany State Park sits near Grantsville, surrounded by Savage River State Forest, and centers on a small lake that’s good for fishing, swimming and paddling. About 10 miles of multi-use trails wind through the hemlocks and hardwoods for hiking and mountain biking.

In winter, park staff groom and track the trails for cross-country skiing when there’s enough snow, and snowshoers are welcome as long as they stay off the ski tracks. There’s no cell service in the park, so download a map before you go.

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 blaze color.

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Plan Your Visit

Trailhead
349 Headquarters Lane, Grantsville, MD 21536
Fee
Free. No trail fee.
Hours & Season
8 a.m. to sunset.
Managed By
Maryland Park Service · 301-895-5453
Emergency
Call 911. Nearest hospital: Garrett Regional Medical Center, 251 N. 4th Street, Oakland (301-533-4000).
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Know Before You Go

  • About 10 miles of multi-use trails for hiking and mountain biking, groomed and tracked for cross-country skiing when there’s enough snow.
  • Snowshoers are welcome but should stay off the ski tracks.
  • No cell service in the park. Download a map before you go.
  • A small lake for fishing, swimming and paddling.
  • 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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