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Poplar Lick Trail System
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Popular Lick ORV, Poplar Lick Trail System, Savage River State Forest, Poplar Lick Run, Horse Ridge, Jenkins Hill |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
This area at one time offered about six miles of multiple-use trails but is now permanently closed to motorized use. The trails are still open for hiking, horseback riding and mountain bike use. Primitive campsites can be found at various points along the trail. The trails are usually damp with loose rocks and they follow a river with several stream crossings. Call before you haul since the trails occasionally gets flooded.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MD DNR Registraton Sticker |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) campsites along the trail |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Grantsville, MD | ||
| From: Grantsville, MD
1) Take US-40 East about .6 miles 2) Turn right (south) on New Germany Road, continue about 6.5 miles 3) Turn left (east) on an unmarked dirt road, park here. Alternate Staging Directions From: Grantsville, MD 1) Take US-40 east about .6 miles 2) Turn right (south) on New Germany Road, continue about 8.3 miles 3) Turn left (east) on Big Run Road, continue 4.9 miles 4) Turn left on Savage River Road, continue about 4 miles toward the trail system. Parking is on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Savage River State Forest 127 Headquarters Lane Grantsville, MD 21536 (301) 895-5759 socialmedia.dnr@maryland.gov dnr.maryland.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 4,480 acres (7 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 6 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1800 to 2600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Single Track |  Some | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Grantsville, MD | |
| Diesel | Grantsville, MD | |
 Water | Grantsville, MD | |
 RV Hookup | Grantsville, MD | |
 RV Disposal | Grantsville, MD | |
| Campground | Grantsville, MD | |
 Conv Store | Grantsville, MD |
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