| Alt Names |
Savage River State Forest |
| DESCRIPTION |
This trail system offers some non-motorized use trails and a motorized jeep trail that is about 6 miles long. The trail is open year-round and is usually dry and rocky but is closed to ATV and motorcycle use during Dec 15 - March 15. During winter month’s snowmobiles are allowed to explore this trail.
|
| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Grantsville, MD |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 39º 39.143' W 79º 07.389' |
|
From: Grantsville, MD
1) Take US-40 east about .6 miles
2) Turn right (south) on New Germany Rd., continue aboout 3.6 miles.
3) As soon as you pass E. Shale Rd. look for an open area on the left (east) side of the road. Stage here. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
State Recreation |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
|
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
|
| Dates Open |
March 16 - Dec 14 |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
|
| Night Riding |
|
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
Some Areas |
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
|
| Bicycles |
|
| Hiking |
|
| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
|
| Law Enforcement |
|
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Savage River State Forest
127 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5759
www.dnr.state.md.us
|
|
| TERRAIN |
| Miles Of Trail |
11 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
2600 to 2800 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Grantsville, MD |
| Gasoline |
Grantsville, MD |
| Diesel |
Grantsville, MD |
| Water |
Grantsville, MD |
| RV Hookup |
Grantsville, MD |
| RV Disposal |
Grantsville, MD |
| Campground |
Grantsville, MD |
| Conv Store |
Grantsville, MD |
| Swim Area |
Grantsville, MD |
| Water Body |
Grantsville, MD |
| Boat Ramp |
Grantsville, MD |
|
|
Scroll down for trail contact information and regulations. Select a photo to enlarge.
