Double Track Parks

Located along the picturesque Potomac River, visitors can enjoy the water by fishing, kayaking, and canoeing or hiking along the bank on the Potomac Heritage Trail. Picnic tables are located across from the visitor center, which offers refreshments, a gift shop, and activities for kids.

Located near Upper Marlboro, MD, Rosaryville State Park is only 1/2 hour from DC and 1 hour from Baltimore. The trail system consists of a main loop that is about 11 miles in length and some additional double track and single track trails that branch off of this loop.

Located just east of State College, Rothrock State Forest is a wilderness area with over 100 miles of gravel roads, double track trails, technical single track, and hiking trails. There are several overlooks on trails throughout the forest providing views of the surrounding countryside.

Encompassing about 5200 acres, the Round Valley Recreation Area is a park near Clinton, New Jersey featuring a picturesque reservoir surrounded by hiking and biking trails, a primitive campground, and several large picnic areas. The park is extremely popular and can get quite busy on summer weekends with visitors coming to enjoy the many water activities, including fishing, boating, and swimming. The small beach located near the picnic area is especially popular during this time. The trail network consists of a variety of difficulty levels, including wide double track to more challenging single track trails.

The Seneca Creek Greenway is a 26 mile trail that follows the beautiful Great Seneca Creek. The 16 mile southern section of the trail is limited to hiking only, and is primarily located within Seneca Creek State Park. The 9 mile northern section (beginning at Rt. 355) is open to biking, equestrian and hiking. This section is easy single track with some intermediate sections. It continues on into Magruder Branch and Damascus Parks as a paved trail.

Located in Seneca Creek State Park, the Clopper Lake area offers a variety of activities including fishing, hiking, biking, and picnicking. Several natural surface trails are located in this section of the park, including a 3 1/2 mile single track trail that winds its way around Clopper Lake. In addition, the 26 mile Seneca Creek Greenway trail can be accessed from the Clopper Lake area. (Note that the Greenway is hiking-only within Seneca Creek State Park.)

Nestled within the scenic expanse of Shenandoah National Park, Old Rag Mountain stands as a prominent and iconic peak, beckoning hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to embark on a thrilling adventure. Renowned for its rugged beauty and panoramic vistas, Old Rag is a cherished destination offering a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience. The mountain, composed of granite, is a geological marvel, and its unique rock formations add an extra layer of intrigue to the journey.

In the 1800's, this trail was a railroad used for transporting anthracite coal from the mines near Summit Hill down to the coal chutes on the Lehigh River. Known as a gravity railroad, it transported the train cars filled with coal down the mountain powered by gravity alone.

The Third Battle of Winchester is a self-guided tour along a wide paved/gravel trail that explains the story of the Civil War battle that occurred here in September 1864. There are several places along this path where you can access the network of hiking trails.  We were advised by the land manager that bicycles are not allowed within the park.

Opened in December 2008, this county park has about 2 1/2 miles of smooth, wide multi-use trails through open forest. This is a good location for beginners to start cutting their teeth on dirt trails. There is also a small mountain bike skills area located on the eastern side of the park. Since the trails are multi-use and show the obvious signs of horse traffic, please remember to yield the trail to our equestrian friends, it’s just safer for everyone that way!!! The park also contains a Phase II section which is primarily for equestrian use.