Off-Road Trails in Maryland

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Learn more about Assateague Island OSV

Assateague Island OSV

This is the full Assateague Island OSV route. This is a relaxing drive where you will get to see a beautiful beach, wild horses, and many other types of wildlife. Two offshoots provide a fun…
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Total Miles

12.2

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer

Learn more about Frederick Watershed

Frederick Watershed

This is an easy cruise through the Frederick Watershed which is an unmaintained mostly gravel road. It can be done in just about any vehicle however I recommend an off-road oriented vehicle due to persistent…
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Total Miles

9.0

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Fall

Learn more about Green Ridge Karl to Creek Crossings

Green Ridge Karl to Creek Crossings

This trail starts out on the ridge and drops down a steep incline and down the trail into several creek crossings. Then around sweeping turns to an uphill path. There are some abandoned buildings at…
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Total Miles

3.2

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Have a Piclic

Have a Piclic

This is a fun rutted dirt climb with lots of puddles (none very mucky). This beautiful trail can be enjoyed by any vehicle with good tires and ground clearance, though the climb at the beginning…
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Total Miles

2.6

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about MD Green Ridge to Gorge Trail

MD Green Ridge to Gorge Trail

This is a wide, freshly graded gravel road with massive incline changes. Portions of the trail can be steep at times. As you follow the gorge, you will pass the camp spots along the river.…
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Total Miles

5.0

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Poly Neil

Poly Neil

This is an awesome dirt road in Green Ridge State Forest. There are several deep rutted mud holes (smelly mud!) and a historic cemetery along the way. It's rated a 3 just because of the…
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Total Miles

0.6

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Riser Ford

Riser Ford

Notice: Sideling Hill Creek is home to the State and Federally Endangered plant, Harperella (Ptilimnium nodosum). Crossing this creek should be done only as necessary, and in a slow controlled fashion observant of Tread Lightly…
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Total Miles

3.2

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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