ADVENTURE TIP OF THE MONTH
March is for bikers! This month we are celebrating Schaeffer Farm and all the hard work the people at MORE and Maryland Department of Natural Resources have done with this part of Seneca Creek State Park. It is getting harder and harder to find trails open to mountain bikers and terrain that the entire family can enjoy, but this is our hidden gem. The trails have been closed for the winter, and with the change of season we get nice cool days to work up a hot sweat.
Information from Bikekinetix:
Location: Germantown, MD, in Seneca Creek State Park. Near Washington DC in Western Montgomery County.
Length & Configuration: 11+ miles of trails using three interconnecting loops.
Terrain & Surface: Mostly fast, hardpacked singletrack tread over rolling hills with some technical sections and ramped log hops.
Technical Difficulty: All ability levels. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Elevation change: Rolling terrain with moderate hill climbs.
Trail Use: Hiking, walking, running, mountain biking, horseback riding
Caution: Popular multi-use trail. Crowded on weekends. Do not ride when trails are wet or muddy or for at least 24 hours after heavy rains. Observe all gate closures.
Resources:
MORE -Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts
Hudson Trail Outfitters
Upcoming Rides with HTO
- 3/21 - Patapsco State Park, MD
- 4/18 - Wakefield Park, VA
- 5/16 - Schaeffer Farms, MD
- 6/13 - Fountain Head, VA
