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Outdoor Experiences
Fork Run Recreation Area Trails consist of more than 9 miles of pet-friendly trails surrounded by magnificent woods.
Kendall Trail is another stunning hiking destination.
It spans 3 miles and has amazing views of the nationally certified scenic and wild Youghiogheny River, a popular spot for paddlers. The Herrington to Swallow Falls Trail is a good novice trail with a mostly
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flat surface that winds 5 miles through Garrett State Forest. This scenic trail includes old logging roads and a historic railroad bed. For more information on county trails, visit the Garrett Trails site at garretttrails.org.
Prefer to explore on two wheels? Discover the open roads of Garrett County on a motorcycle or bike. You can also go off- road on the St. John’s Rock ORV Trail and Campground. Riders
can make advance reservations for day use and overnight camping at compass.dnr.maryland.gov/ dnrcompassportal. Please check the website for the most up-to-date visitor guidelines.
The county’s newest ORV destination is the Huckleberry Rocks Area at Wolf Den Run State Park, which opened in summer 2019 with 12.5 miles of marked trails. More information is at dnr.maryland. gov/publiclands/pages/western/wolfdenrun/ huckleberryrocks-orv-use.aspx.
Garrett County has more than 150 miles of mountain-bike trails for anyone from beginners to adventurers looking for a jaw-dropping challenge. Margraff Plantation, part of Savage River State Forest, has two connected loops extending for more than 7 miles, with surfaces that range from a single dirt track to gravel roads.
For experienced mountain bikers, there’s a difficult trail that leads up to the fire lookout tower in Deep Creek Lake State Park. (Maryland law requires helmets for riders under 16, and they’re highly recommended for every rider.)
Summer
Deep Creek Lake is Maryland’s largest freshwater lake and offers a reprieve from the summer heat. Deep Creek Lake State Park has a sandy beach perfect for soaking up the sun, building sandcastles or playing volleyball, and kids can swim safely in the roped-off swimming areas. Picnic tables throughout the park are the perfect place for a family lunch.
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