Maryland Trails

Kasecamp Road is a hidden gem that boasts a variety of fascinating attractions. The Stickpile Tunnel and remnants of the old Greenridge railway harken back to the area's past as a massive apple orchard, providing visitors with a glimpse into its rich history. During the summer, the mouth of the tunnel exudes a cool, refreshing breeze. The nearby C&O Canal, which winds its way alongside the Potomac River, is a popular spot for camping and offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The gentle flow of the Potomac is ideal for paddling and exploring the area with loved ones. With a bit of patience, one can spot various wildlife, including turtles basking in the sun on logs along the canal and majestic Bald Eagles perched on the banks of the river. Keep your eyes peeled, as you might even glimpse a secretive black bear.

The Potomac River Area of Wolf Den Run State Park provides a fabulous 4-wheeling experience, and Trail 2103 highlights everything the area offers. There are rocks, mud, water, and steep sections to challenge you. The trail even has access to the Potomac River in case your dog needs a quick drink or swim. The autumn colors will take your breath away, and there's a treat in store halfway through -- a huge rock hangs over the trail!

The perfect trail for beginners to cut their teeth on, there's also enough to satisfy the most seasoned 4-wheelers. 2103 gets the adrenaline pumping, so use common sense, and you won't have any problems. 

Trail 2301 is an exciting track nestled in the Potomac River Area of Wolf Den Run State Park. This albeit short offroad adventure is not for the faint-hearted. Steep hills, rocks, and abundant mud test your offroading skills. And if you look closely, you'll see evidence of coal mines. Black slag heaps and sulfur-smelling puddles are proof of the industry that existed here a century ago when miners worked in these very hills. Now, their legacy becomes the backdrop for your offroad adventure.

Down in the valley, the Potomac River courses its way east. Its crystal-clear, cold waters contrast with the muddy chaos of the trail. The river valley is a haven for diverse wildlife. Keep an eye out for Bald Eagles soaring above, deer grazing, and ... what's that black shape behind those trees? Could it be one of the elusive black bears that call these hills home?

Trail 2301 is not just an offroad experience; it's a journey through the heart of the Appalachian wilderness, where mud, rocks, history, and wildlife converge to create an unforgettable experience. So, buckle up and get ready for your own offroad adventure on Trail 2301.

Green Ridge State Forest, located in western Maryland, is known for its rugged terrain, diverse ecosystems, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The forest covers a large area and offers hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing activities. Due to its proximity to Interstate 68, the forest is only a couple of hours away from the DC metro area. Carroll Road is an easy trail that offers an enjoyable journey from near the banks of the Potomac River to spectacular views across the river into West Virginia. A joy at any time of year, it is especially beautiful in the fall when the foliage creates a breathtaking kaleidoscope of oranges, yellows, and reds.

Hunting Quarter Road provides hunters and nature enthusiasts access to the Mckee-Beshers Wildlife Management area. The trail begins at River Road and runs parallel to River Road for its entire length, rejoining after about a mile and a half. There are several parking areas along the trail for visitors. The trail is not very challenging except for where it crosses a small creek. There is usually a large puddle on the road and the whole road floods after heavy rainfall. Easily drivable for stock SUVs, trucks, and even cars when dry. There's no camping along 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.

Fifteen Mile Creek earns its moderate rating due to the two deep fords at the trail's north end. Other than the water crossings, the trail is easy. The north end of the road starts just over the Mason-Dixon line in Pennsylvania and finishes up winding it's way around a mountain deep in the forest.

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.

Green Ridge Road is one of the main roads in the GRSFP and covers ten and a half miles from near the Potomac River in the south to Fifteen Mile Creek Road in the north. The road has two overlooks, the most spectacular being the Log Roll Overlook opposite Kirk Road. There are also two well-maintained campsites and several cemeteries along the road.

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.

Oldtown Orleans Road is a well-maintained dirt road with four campsites well set back from the road. The trail poses nothing that a regular two-wheel drive car can't handle.

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.

Piclic Road is the only trail in the GRFSP to be considered moderate. This is due to a steep rocky climb at the eastern end and several foot-deep puddles. There are no campsites on the trail.

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.

Coal Haul Road connects the North Hill Area to the Potomac River Area of Wolf Den State Park. The trail itself is barely more challenging than a regular dirt road. As the trail's name suggests, this road was originally used when coal was king of this area of Maryland -- and there is still plenty of evidence of the old mines. Look closely at the USGS Topo map for this area, and you'll see the entrances to several mines hidden in the woods. The old company town of Shallmar is at the bottom of the valley. It was once considered the jewel in the crown of Western Maryland mining towns with a population of over 500 people. It's now just a handful of homes, but the old company store still stands. The nearby town of Kitzmiller has a museum about the history of industry in the valley, and there is also a restaurant in the old company store.

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 2101 serves as the entrance trail for the Potomac River Area. There is a large parking lot a few hundred yards from the official entrance to meet and air down. The trail is a moderate climb for a little more than a mile. You'll see plenty of debris from the old coal mines on either side and smell the sulfur as you go through the murky puddles. There are rock obstacles, but none are very big, so you shouldn't require more than 4 Hi.

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 0101 is in the Huckleberry Rocks Area and is a straightforward loop from which several other trails branch out. Most stock 4-wheel drive vehicles will have no problem. Nothing more than 4Hi is required due to a few muddy puddles no deeper than 6 to 8 inches.

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.

Named for the Mertens family, who in the late 1800s converted much of what is now the GRFSP to apple orchards, Mertens Avenue is a 6-mile-long dirt road that connects the east side of the forest to Green Ridge Road. There are two regular campsites along the trail and 1 group campsite. Banner's Overlook, about halfway through the trail, looks east towards West Virginia. The trail is easy for all vehicles.

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 1101 starts at the entrance of the North Hill Area and climbs to the highest, wooded section of the NHA. The surface of the trail is pretty rocky but is interspersed with a few medium-depth puddles. Towards the trail's end, the climb becomes very steep with a few isolated rocks but managable with a stock 4WD vehicle. There is also potential for pinstriping. There is plenty of room at the start of the North Hill Area to air down.

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.

Mountain Road is an enjoyable road that offers four good-sized campsites, two of which are nicely perched on the banks of a good-sized mountain creek. Other than a fairly steep descent, the road doesn't present any real challenges.

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 2201 is part of the Potomac River Area and is a loop at the highest point of the PRA. There are a lot of puddles of different depths. Be careful because there is a very real risk of getting stuck in the deep ones. This was where the miners dumped a lot of the slag. The smell of sulfur is pretty strong. At one point on the trail, you pass an area called the "slag pile," which is a good place to practice on pretty steep slopes. In areas the trail is narrow so watch for pinstripes.

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.

At the north end, Carrol Road starts with a vista facing across the Potomac River into West Virginia. Union troops used this lookout to detect enemy movements during the Civil War. The trail winds down the mountain, passing three regular campsites and 1 group campsite. The quality of the trail surface deteriorates a bit towards the southern end, but the deepest rutting can easily be avoided.

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.

Cliff Road is a pleasant 1.6-mile trail that offers a steep climb tucked close to a rock face, earning it the name Cliff Road. At the halfway point along the trail, you'll find a well-sized campsite situated next to Sideling Hill Creek. The trail is easy enough for most cars to navigate without any difficulty.

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.

Sugar Bottom Road is an easy dirt road that has five campsites nicely spaced out along it.

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 0202 is in the Huckleberry Rocks Area. This loop trail is the farthest point out from the entrance of the Huckleberry Rocks Area and is very wet, with puddles between 6 and 9 inches deep. There is sticky mud, so maintain momentum while traversing the puddles. No rocks to speak of. Look out for the small graveyard halfway through the trail.

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 2104 is a moderate to easy out-and-back in the Potomac River Area. Depending on the time of year, there is a nice view of the valley at the farthest point. Mud and puddles are the main challenges here, but there's nothing too deep to cause any problems.

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 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.

At just over 2 miles, Kirk Road is a short stretch with four shallow fords and one campsite. The trail is not difficult and connects 2 of the main roads in the GRFSP - Green Ridge Road and Oldtown Orleans Road.

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 1103 is in the North Hill Area. This is a very steep rocky trail that connects 1101 to 1104. It is easily the most challenging trail in the NHA. There is significant potential for undercarriage damage here. Having a spotter is recommended.

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 0201 is in the Huckleberry Rocks Area. This trail connects the western side of the Huckleberry Rocks to the east side and is very wet and muddy. There are many places where you can get stuck in the mud, even when the hasn't been recent rainfall. This trail is sticky due to nearby wetlands.

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.

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.

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.

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 0109 is in the Huckleberry Rocks Area. Very easy trail, with a few rocks, but nothing too difficult. 4Hi all that's needed.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.