| Alt Names |
Popular Lick ORV, Poplar Lick Trail System, Savage River State Forest, Poplar Lick Run, Horse Ridge, Jenkins Hill |
| DESCRIPTION |
This area offers about 6 miles of mixed trails that wind through a the forest. Primitive campsites can be found at various points along the trail. The trails are usually damp with loose rocks, a they follow a river with various water crossings, and occasionally the trail system gets flooded.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Grantsville, MD |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 39º 37.236' W 79º 08.711' |
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From: Grantsville, MD
1) Take US-40 east about .6 miles
2) Turn right (south) on New Germany Rd,. 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 Rd,. continue about 8.3 miles
3) Turn left (east) on Big Run Rd., continue 4.9 miles
4) Turn left on Savage River Rd., continue about 4 miles toward the trail system. Parking is on the left. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
State Recreation |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
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| Dates Open |
April - December |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
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| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
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| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
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| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
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| Bicycles |
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| Hiking |
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| Horseback |
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| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
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| Law Enforcement |
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| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Savage River State Forest
127 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5759
www.dnr.state.md.us
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
7 |
| Miles Of Trail |
6 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
1800 to 2600 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Single Track |
 Some |
| 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 |
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