Garrett Trails

06/03/2026

Saturday, June 6 is — Which Garrett trail will you be exploring?

American Hiking Society

05/27/2026

⚠️ Public comment period for FY2027 Annual Work Plans for Potomac-Garrett and Savage River State Forests closes Friday, May 29.

Click through to Maryland Department of Natural Resources to review the draft plans and submit your comments: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/workplans.aspx

Comment Sought for 2027 Maryland State Forest Work Plans

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2027 Annual Work Plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River. Annual work plans help the department identify priorities within the scope of the forests’ long-range management. Read more: https://ow.ly/le0050YOH3K

05/26/2026

A reminder when adventuring in rainy weather 🥾🥾

05/26/2026

Trail work opportunity with Community Works Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake Lion's Club

Looking for a Saturday event for which to volunteer?? Here is a fabulous one where we are partnering with the Deep Creek Lions for a bit of sprucing up of their park in McHenry. To volunteer, please email [email protected]. Thank you!

05/25/2026

Free ATV helmets for teens and young adults, courtesy Garrett County Health Department -- program deadline is today, Monday May 25!

Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Katie Lucas from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department

05/23/2026

Important update to Swallow Falls State Park reservations — Weekends only in-season, not Daily, starting today: Saturday, May 23, 2026.

UPDATE: We would like to clarify reservation requirements for Swallow Falls State Park for the 2026 season.

Previous information shared about the reservation schedule at Swallow Falls included additional weekday and fall reservation periods. Swallow Falls State Park will follow the same reservation schedule as the other parks participating in the Maryland Park Service Day Use Reservation System.

Advance day-use reservations will only be required on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

The reservation system is intended to help reduce overcrowding, improve traffic flow, and create a more predictable visitor experience during peak visitation periods. Reservations may be made up to seven days in advance at parkdayuse.maryland.gov

05/20/2026

Check out this writeup on the Margraff Trails — a lot of folks' new favorite! — in The LakeFront Magazine, contributed by Garrett Trails volunteer Evan Byrne.

Laced into a 2800-foot ridge overlooking the town of Accident are six miles of carefully crafted mountain bike trails offering riders whatever they may be seeking in a trail, whether an adventurous challenge or a place to learn new skills. The Margraff Plantation Trail System in the Savage River Sta...

05/19/2026

🚲 Survey is still open ahead of the Broadford Park bike trails meeting Wednesday evening!🚲 https://oaklandmd.gov/skillspark

The Town of Oakland, in partnership with Garrett County and the Coyotes MTB Team, is moving forward with a long-planned mountain bike skills park at Broadford Park.

We’re now seeking public input to help shape the final design and identify additional trail and park improvements.

📍 Public Open House: May 20, 4:00–6:30 PM (Pavilion #3)
🌧 Rain Date: May 27
📝 Take the survey: oaklandmd.gov/skillspark

Your feedback will help guide the next phase of improvements at Broadford Park.

05/13/2026

A wonderful addition to the Hickory Environmental Education Center!

It will be open during Mountain Laurel Garden Club garden tours on June 27.

05/11/2026

Photo recap! Thanks to Friends of New Germany State Park for organizing this great event year after year, and having us as part of it. 🌱🌿🪴🌳🌲