Maryland Off-Road Trails

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 0102 is in the Huckleberry Rocks Area. Although a short trail, it provides a challenging series of rocks to climb and then a few moderately deep muddy puddles. 4Lo is recommended.

Green Ridge Forest State Park is one of the largest state forests in Maryland, spanning 47,000 acres. The park boasts numerous hiking trails, fishing along the Potomac River, and hunting.

There are 100 primitive campsites throughout the forest, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. To use a campsite, you must register in person at the forest headquarters at 28700 Headquarters Drive NE, Flintstone, MD 21530. The fee to stay is $10 per night, payable only in cash or check.

Dughill Road is a fun, twisty mountain road with nine campsites, including a group campsite. The trail has several switchbacks due to the steep nature of the landscape, and the road gets pretty narrow in places.

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 0104 is in the Huckleberry Rocks Area. This trail has lots of puddles 4 to 6 inches deep but not too muddy. 4Hi should handle it with no problem.

Green Ridge Forest State Park is one of the largest state forests in Maryland, spanning 47,000 acres. The park boasts numerous hiking trails, fishing along the Potomac River, and hunting.

There are 100 primitive campsites throughout the forest, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. To use a campsite, you must register in person at the forest headquarters at 28700 Headquarters Drive NE, Flintstone, MD 21530. The fee to stay is $10 per night, payable only in cash or check.

Campsite 65 on Outdoor Club Road has got to be one of the most spectacular primitive campsites in the whole of Maryland. It's set back from the road on a ledge looking east over the Potomac into West Virginia. The road is an easy descent to the C&O canal with another perfectly pleasant campsite at the bottom.

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 0204 is in the Huckleberry Rocks Area. It's probably the most challenging of the Huckleberry Rocks trails. 0204 is very wet and boggy. At least 33-inch wheels, 4Lo, traction boards, and a winch are all recommended for this trail. Where there aren't puddles, the surface is waterlogged grass and mud, so try to maintain your speed.

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 0303, in the Huckleberry Rocks Area, is an easy rocky trail with a few puddles, not much mud, and the potential for pinstriping.

Green Ridge Forest State Park is one of the largest state forests in Maryland, spanning 47,000 acres. The park boasts numerous hiking trails, fishing along the Potomac River, and hunting.

There are 100 primitive campsites throughout the forest, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. To use a campsite, you must register in person at the forest headquarters at 28700 Headquarters Drive NE, Flintstone, MD 21530. The fee to stay is $10 per night, payable only in cash or check.

Big Ridge Road is an easy two-mile road with four well-maintained campsites set back from the trail.

Green Ridge Forest State Park is one of the largest state forests in Maryland, spanning 47,000 acres. The park boasts numerous hiking trails, fishing along the Potomac River, and hunting.

There are 100 primitive campsites throughout the forest, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. To use a campsite, you must register in person at the forest headquarters at 28700 Headquarters Drive NE, Flintstone, MD 21530. The fee to stay is $10 per night, payable only in cash or check.

Switchbacks and moderately sloped hills make Frank Davis Road a worthwhile trail. This section of the GRFSP is very close to I-68, so why not stop off for a picnic and stretch your legs? Three well-maintained campsites may encourage you to stay the night!

Green Ridge Forest State Park is one of the largest state forests in Maryland, spanning 47,000 acres. The park boasts numerous hiking trails, fishing along the Potomac River, and hunting.

There are 100 primitive campsites throughout the forest, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. To use a campsite, you must register in person at the forest headquarters at 28700 Headquarters Drive NE, Flintstone, MD 21530. The fee to stay is $10 per night, payable only in cash or check.

Carpenter Road is an easy dirt road to navigate. Two sizeable campsites along the road are well set back from the road. These campsites are a terrific place to set up camp to explore the forest.

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 1104 is in the North Hill Area and is an enjoyable, wooded loop at the highest section of the NHA. There are a few hidden rocks and tree stumps under the leaves and the occasional puddle. 4Hi will get you through with no issues.

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 0109 is in the Huckleberry Rocks Area. This easy, short trail takes you past the OHV "racetrack" area. It's a bit muddy with a couple of puddles, nothing too challenging.

Green Ridge Forest State Park is one of the largest state forests in Maryland, spanning 47,000 acres. The park boasts numerous hiking trails, fishing along the Potomac River, and hunting.

There are 100 primitive campsites throughout the forest, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. To use a campsite, you must register in person at the forest headquarters at 28700 Headquarters Drive NE, Flintstone, MD 21530. The fee to stay is $10 per night, payable only in cash or check.

Double Pine Road has the highest concentration of campsites in the whole forest. The trail is only two miles long but boasts seven campsites. As with all the campsites in the forest, these campsites are well maintained. Other than occasional standing water, the road is easy to navigate.

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 1102 is in the North Hill Area. This trail is a slightly more challenging alternative to 1101, which it runs parallel with. The trail's highlight is a steep rocky corner that definitely requires respect if you don't want to end up damaging your machine. There is also potential for pinstriping.

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 2202 is another trail that pretty much bi-sects 2201. Apart from a few puddles hidden by the leaves and a bit of pinstriping, 2202 is a very basic trail.

Green Ridge Forest State Park is one of the largest state forests in Maryland, spanning 47,000 acres. The park boasts numerous hiking trails, fishing along the Potomac River, and hunting.

There are 100 primitive campsites throughout the forest, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. To use a campsite, you must register in person at the forest headquarters at 28700 Headquarters Drive NE, Flintstone, MD 21530. The fee to stay is $10 per night, payable only in cash or check.

There are plenty of switchbacks to enjoy on Treasure Road, but they shouldn't pose much of a threat. Even in the wettest conditions, the road drains well and isn't very muddy. There is just one campsite along the trail, but it is pretty sizable.

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 2105 is in the Potomac River Area and is an alternative to 2201 to get to the Slag Pile from 2101. This is a straightforward trail until about halfway through, when you must climb a short rock field. It's nothing too difficult, but you'll have to concentrate if you don't want to damage your truck. There is potential for pinstriping.

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 1105 is in the North Hill Area. This trail is a short trail that bi-sects trail 1104. The only thing that makes this trail of any particular note is its potential for pinstripes.

Wolf Den Run State Park is Maryland's first and currently only park that caters to four-wheeling. There are three designated areas, each with numerous trails. A permit is required. The trails are open year-round except for deer firearms season, the two weeks beginning the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. There is no camping at any of the three offroad locations, but a campground is 1 mile northwest of Huckleberry Roaks Area along N Hill Road.

Trail 2204 bi-sects 2201 and is a good alternative to the far side of 2201 if you are concerned about getting stuck in its puddles. There are puddles and mud on 2204, but not as bad as 2201. The trail is narrow in areas risking pinstripes, and there are stretches of off-camber driving, so you have to stay focused.