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Ride Summary:
There's not much challenge but the singletrack is very good as it circles St. Mary's Lake.
Trail Description:
Just after the start take a quick right and cross over a bridge then turn left heading towards the dam. Take a left at the singletrack trail at 1 mile. Cross another bridge and make sure you're on the white trail. At just over 2 miles take the left turn. At 3 miles there will be another fork - go right. Continuing forward, staying left and cross 2 bridges. At 5.1 cross the creek - no bridge here! Continue following the trail crossing several more bridges. At just over 5.5 miles stay on the left continuing on the same trail. At 7.1 miles you will turn right at an intersection heading back to the parking lot.
How to get there:
Head North on Route 5 from Lexington Park or South on Rt. 5 from D.C. Exit at Camp Cosoma Rd and follow signs to St. Mary's Park. Once in the park, drive to the far side and park by the bathrooms. A sign marks the trail
Additional Notes:
Trail open March through November. End your day with some fishing if you want.
| Posted by: Joy on 10/3/2012 |
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This was my first ride in many years, now I'm hooked. -SS Monocog 29er SEO Agency
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| Posted by: Aad on 9/10/2012 |
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I had lot's of fun. Something for everyone. It's not a matter of will you crash, it's when. Web Design Agency
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| Posted by: sara3 on 7/18/2012 |
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Been riding this trail for 15+ years. Most of the single track has been converted to double track due to ATV's. Used to have a lot of technical sections (deadfall/watercrossings). Now the trail is fast with minimal technical sections and boards to get you across the swampy sections. Still a fun trail to get out on.
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| Posted by: erod on 4/25/2011 |
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Been riding this trail for 15+ years. Most of the single track has been converted to double track due to ATV's. Used to have a lot of technical sections (deadfall/watercrossings). Now the trail is fast with minimal technical sections and boards to get you across the swampy sections. Still a fun trail to get out on.
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| Posted by: erock on 9/22/2010 |
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Fun trail, 7.5 miles. There is a playground for kids, a bathroom, and boat launch. The trail outline the lake, so if something terrible happens the SAR team can get to you pretty quick. Watch out for hikers and opposing traffic. This was my first ride in many years, now I'm hooked.
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| Posted by: James on 8/15/2009 |
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Great trail! Its a great place to learn mountain biking with a wide range of technical and trail conditions--steep and rough(but short) climbs, seasonal mud (lots of this), and lots of steering around tight turns and avoiding rough trail conditions. When you get good, just crank up the speed for a thrilling ride and a vigorous workout. More technical, rougher, and longer mud slogs than Rosaryville.
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| Posted by: Chuck on 8/14/2008 |
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Nothing easy about this ride. My very first single track trail ride on my new Trek EX9. Very rooty but keeps you concentrating. Rode this on 8 August 08. Took the trail to the right over the dam first. It was 7.35 miles in 1 hours and 36 minutes. I burned 2,242 calories! My heartrate max was 118%! My heartrate avergage was 107% for the entire ride. Everything you oould ask for; roots, stumps, sand, mud, tight squeezes, steep hills up and down, close calls. Never dropped my bike once. Did this when it was fairly dry but still had to cross several creeks and streams. Lots of fun halfway when we stopped for 8 horses and then had to dodge the manure for 3 miles! Thanks to Todd and Corey his 14 year old son who let me ride with them and help me stay on the trail. Easy to make friends when you have a fun ride and survival in common.
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| Posted by: bill on 1/9/2008 |
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totaly horrible trail tons of roots and mud go to roseryville state park way better its in germantown not to far away.
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| Posted by: Ed on 4/23/2005 |
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I just hit this trail between rains. I beat the monsoon by about 10 minutes. Lot's of roots, bring water and some allen keys. Watch out for deer and downed trees. Scenary changes every few miles, very serene. You will eventually eat it if you take this trail fast. Don't risk it without a helmet and eye protection.
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| Posted by: Austin on 12/16/2004 |
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I rode this trail when I lived in Southern Maryland. Go after it rains, it's very challenging with lot's of mud and creek crossings. I had lot's of fun. Something for everyone. It's not a matter of will you crash, it's when.
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