LEGAL Riding Areas in and around Maryland
Blue Diamond Action Sports and Entertainment Complex (DE) - http://www.bluediamondpark.com
The only ORV park in Delaware, located at the convergence of U.S. 13 and Del. 9 on Hamburg Road in New Castle. It has motocross and BMX tracks, in addition to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) area, but no trail sections.
Plans for a 403-acre complex including paintball, miniature golf, amusement park rides, a convention center, a sports arena, an in-line skating rink and a 75,000-square-foot party zone.
Fees: One time yearly membership fee of $50, Daily riding fee for members $25 ($50-daily fee for non members)
302-832-2999
Seaford MX park (DE) - http://www.hometownmotocross.com/htmxtrackdata/detracks/de_middleford_motocross.jsp
Hardpacked terrain, lots of jumps, sand, well maintained. Offers District 6 and 7 races, as well as M.A.M.A races
Fees: Practice days - $15.00 per rider and $5.00 gate fee.
Daily rack rental available $250.00 (limit 10 riders)
Membership available
Tom Morris Phone: 302-628-2654
Southern Maryland ATV Park (MD) - http://www.atvwannaride.com/
300 acres with 15 miles of wooded trails, a 9 acre fun track, and a 1 acre little kids track.
Fee based access, with memberships available and daily riding rates. Camping (RV only) is available for an extra charge. Check their website for fees or call for details
Rick and Debbie Bolton (Owners)
301-705-8933 (Office)
The Landing MX (MD) - http://www.thelandingmx.com
Motocross practice tracks, from beginning Pee Wee riders to expert riders.
Over six motocross tracks in Easton, Maryland. Designed for all skill levels.
ATV's and BMX bicycle tracks are also included in their plans
Paid membership and day riding permits available. See their website for current fee prices.
For more information contact David Segal (410) 763-8164
Bud's Creek MX (MD) - http://www.buddscreek.com/
Jonathan Beasley's track has Motocross and Hare scrambles racing action, with the SMDR club being one of the primary club supporters of events. Many clubs bring Hare scrambles races to this track directly off Maryland Highway 234 in scenic Southern Maryland
From the North, turn left on Maryland Highway 5 South out of Waldorf, MD. Continue straight on Highway 5 for 16 miles to Maryland Highway 236. Turn right on to 236 for 6 miles until it ends at Maryland Highway 234. Turn right on to 234 and the track is 1/8 th of a mile on the left.See their website for race schedules,
practice dates, and fee prices.
Budds Creek Race Information (301) 994-9555
Savage River State Forest (MD) - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/savageriver.html
349 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5759
(No off road motorcycling Dec 15th to Mar 15)
Directions: 68W to exit 22, (just past Cumberland and Frostburg)
Left off the exit, 3 miles and take a LEFT where the road ends, 2 miles to parking
area.
The first trail is 6 miles out and back, parking area at W. Shale Rd.
The second trail is about 3 miles past W. Shale Rd., there is a sign on the
left hand side of the road.
NOTE on the Meadow Mountain trail map, only one of the trails is open to motorcycles and ATV traffic.
Trail Maps
Meadow Mountain - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguide/meadowmountain.html
Poplar Lick Trail System - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguide/poplarlickts.html
Margroff Plantation Trail System - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguide/mangroff.html may only be used by two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles March 16 - December 14, except that from the end of spring turkey gobbler season to August 15, all public access is prohibited on certain trail sections.
Negro Mountain Trail - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguide/negromountain.html coincides with portions of the forest access roads through compartments and may be used only by snowmobiles from December 15 through March 15, and may not be used by any ORV for the remainder of the year, except for conducting educational programs, safety programs or special events.
GreenRidge State Park (MD) - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/greenridge.html
Camping Areas and 20 miles of family riding trails
You have to have a DNR sticker ($15),and...that's it. Take exit 62 off interstate 68, just after interstate 70
ends. Exit MV Smith road to the forest headquarters and get your DNR sticker where you'll receive a map of the trail system. The trail head is located one exit down 68 up 15 mile Creek road. STAY ON APPROVED TRAIL SYSTEMS
Potomac Garrett State Forest (MD) - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/potomacforest.html
Maryland has the most beautiful country, and several trail systems are open in the Potomac Garrett State Forest:
1431 Potomac Camp road, Oakland, MD (301) 334-2038
You have to have a DNR sticker ($15)
Out near West Virginia and Deep Creek Lake, 495 south to 135, right on MD Route 560. Be aware there are hiking trails also on these trail systems where ORV's are not allowed.
Read the ORV rules at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/orv.html
Trail Maps
Potomac River Trail System map http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/maps/prsystem.html
Garrett Trail System http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/maps/garrettsystem.html
Backbone Mountain Trail System
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/maps/bmsystem.html
Piney Point Trail System http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguide/pineypointts.html
Pokomoke State Forest (MD) - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/pocomokesfmap.html
3461 Worcester Highway
Snow Hill MD
Off of Hwy 113 in Southern Maryland (410) 632-2566
Chandler Trail may only be used by motorcycles and four-wheel vehicles and is open year round with access off Route 113.
Near the
town of Snow Hill, not too far from Ocean City, MD, the park name is Shad
Landing. It's sandy soil, mostly flat, a lot of woods trails. Good
for beginning riders, there tends to be alot of water in the area and some holes are pretty deep. It is a fun place to ride for an afternoon. You will grow tired of it quickly, especially if you are used to hills, jumps or other obstacles that the Eastern Shore lacks and the State of Maryland sees as too dangerous. About 12 miles of
trails with all of the criss crossing you can do.
For extensive maps, directions, specific directions, and more information to Maryland Public Lands, visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources public lands information site on the web at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/
Tasker's Gap, Edinburgh (VA)
The trail system is located west-southwest of Washington DC about 1.5 hours and totals
about 23 miles. These trails are officially adopted by the Northern Virginia Trail Riders ( http://www.nvtr.org ) and is a MULTI-USE trail. Please be respectful of hikers, cyclists and two way traffic. If you encounter horses, pull aside and shut off your bike to let them pass, or make sure their riders have them well in hand before you
pass VERY SLOWLY!.
Take 1-66 West to I-81 South to Edinburg/Rt. 675 exit east, then right onto Edinburg Gap Road three miles to trailhead on the right.
A trail and driving map is located at http://www.nvtr.org/taskers.html
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests (VA)
These forest areas are available to ride, and being a member in good standing of the Northern Virginia Trail Riders , and the Shenandoah ORV Association is a big plus. These organizations help keep our right to ride in good standing with the forest
service and District Rangers.
These areas are in the Commonwealth of Virginia
For map details, regulations and restrictions, visit the Lee Ranger district home page at http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/gwj/lee/forest/recreation/ohv/index.shtml
and the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest ORV trails page http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/gwj/forest/recreation/ohv/index.shtml
The Cove, Gore (near Winchester) (VA)
http://www.motocove.com/
Always call ahead before you come - Willis McDowell (540) 858-2882
1500+ acres of land in the back of the family property. Good family riding and also good hard enduro trail training.
WINTER RIDING - October through March (Every day)
SUMMER RIDING - April through September (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
20-30 miles of trails, some of it challenging to the beginner rider. Beginner to hero trail options with lots of hills and rocks. Plenty of good riding for all skill levels, but riders must take care to stay on the trail system and avoid main dirt roads, since the facility operates as a quiet family campground on the front of the property. Bikes must be QUIET and riders well behaved in the summer. VERY reasonable daily riding fee!! Camping and snowtubing are available! Free trail maps.
Some dates and weekends are closed to ALL riding, call ahead!
(My personal favorite place to take my kids and ride.. these are WONDERFUL folks)
From the North - exit 317 on I-81 (Winchester VA), take Rt 37 south to Rt 50
Take Rt 50 West approximately 8 miles to Gore. You'll see a small sign pointing left that says "Gore" at Rt 751, turn left.
(Follow the Boy Scout Camp signs)
Go 1/2 mile, turn left on Rt 704 (Back Creek Road).
Take Rt 704 for 4-1/2 miles to Rt 683.
Take Rt 683 for 1/2 mile to the Cove entrance on the left.
You will pass the entrance to the Boy Scout Camp on the right, bear left.
Follow the Cove road for one mile to the Cove Lake and the Cove Headquarters.
The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System (W. VA)
in West Virginia, Trail Status is at the Official Hatfield-McCoy website at http://www.trailsheaven.com
Introducing the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System - http://www.atvconnection.com/editor/feature/westvirginia/hatmccoy/ride.htm
Trail Head - Logan, West Virginia:
On the side of a mountain that hugs the town. Arriving on South 119 into town, turn left into town at the stop light after you cross the Guyandotte river bridge in front of the Logan General Hospital.
Go straight at the next stop light and bear left with the road into the mountains and the road turns into a dirt road at the top. A small arrow on a lone tree marks the trail head somewhere in there on a lone tree. Pay attention, you might pass it.
There are two trailheads in Logan County near the
towns of Logan and Man and one in Mingo County near Williamson. Each of
these
sections begins at trailhead centers which are being established.
Annual and 3-day user-permits can be
purchased on the Hatfield-McCoy website or by
calling
the office at 800-592-2217. Permits
will also be sold at the trailhead centers from 8-10 a.m. on Friday,
Saturday
and Sunday mornings.
Tomahawk MX park (W. VA) Website address: http://www.tomahawkmx.com/
Near Martinsburg, WV, in Hedgesville. From US 81, exit 16W. 6.5 miles to left on Back Creek Valley road (Route 7), 2 mile to right on Tomahawk Run road, 1.5 miles to driveway.
8 miles of Hare Scramble track and 1.5 mile european style MX track featuring a 30' wide 14' tall 90' long tabletop.
Contact Chad Gochenour 304-582-8185 or Brian Weber 304-229-1059
FreeStyle Country Club MX (W. VA)
MX track in Romney, West virginia www.freestylecountryclubs.com web site contains information about the many different extreme activities they support (BMX, off road skateboarding,etc) at multiple facilities. Join the club for daily access, Quads OR Bikes are O.K.!
Directions: I-70 West to I-81 South from Hagerstown to the Route 50 interchange at Winchester, Take Route 50 West into Romney. 3.4 miles past Route 28, make right onto Fox Hollow Road, 2.2 miles and watch for the signs.
Call Cindy or Harold Bolinger... Phone number 301-759-1010 or 301-729-0459
Michaux State Forest ATV Trails - (PA)
ATV Trails of the Michaux State Forest, Near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
The Michaux State Forest ATV Trail
is open for use during both the summer and winter season. Closed to dirt bikes year round, except for the Michaux ECEA enduro, hosted by the Southern Penn Enduro riders.
Adams and Cumberland Counties - 37 miles of summer trail. During the winter season the trail system is expanded to 42 miles by using some dirt roads that are gated during the winter. Part of the trail system is shared with snowmobiles when there is sufficient snowfall.
The trail is located between Big Flat and Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Access to these are from parking lots located at Big Flat along shippensburg Road about 1 1/4 miles north of it's intersection with Route 233 and on Piney Mountain along Bendersville Road south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Online maps are available at
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/forests/michaux/michauxatv.htm
Restroom facilities and a pavilion are provided at the Big Flat parking area. Open Memorial Day weekend thru the last weekend in September. Reopens after deer season. Call to verify. Contact information:
Michaux State Forest
10099 Lincoln Way East
Fayetteville, Pa. 17222
(717) 352-2211
The Allegheny National Forest (PA) - http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/allegheny/recreation/trails/atv.html#marn
....has over 100 miles of trail designated for ATV use on four trail systems for:
The Marienville ATV/Bike Trail, (on State Route 66 east of the town of Marienville.)
The Rocky Gap ATV Trail (access from Township Road 3005, southeast of Warren),
The Timberline ATV Trail (access from State Route 948, north of Ridgway; also connects to the Marienville ATV Trail.)
The Willow Creek ATV Trail (on the eastern side of the Allegheny Reservoir, just south of the New York State line.)
All of which have online trail maps at this website, http://www.allegheny-online.com/hikingtrails.html along with other hiking trails maps.
Visit the Pennsylvania state forest ATV Trails systems - http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/atv/atvindex.htm
....has over 10 approved ATV recreational areas listed, along with maps and more information about off road trails in the Pennsylvania state forests.
TRAXX (PA) - http://www.jackfrostbigboulder.com/
The ski resorts Big Boulder and Jack Frost has a brand new off road
park opened late last year. Known as Traxx , it has 7 different areas, ranging from
motocross to a 5+ mile enduro course and is open year round.
See their web site for hours of operation, annual membership and daily access fees.
Tower City (PA) - http://www.towercitytrailriders.org
Tower City, PA has reopened under the
management of the "Tower City Trail Riders".
They have access to 5000 acres in East/Central Pennsylvania
near Exit 33 of Interstate 81.
This is not a free riding area, but it is legal. You must join
TCTR first. Membership is not unlimited, and comes with several membership levels, some with exclusive campgrounds.
They do patrol the area frequently and will
eject trespassers.
A great place to ride!
For more info, visit their website
Raush Creek (PA) - http://www.rauschcreekracing.com
Club based membership riding, and day access passes available for motocross tracks. Located right down the road from Tower City, PA. 45 minutes north of Harrisburg, PA, Rausch Creek has several motocross and hare scrambles tracks and an infamous 10 mile rock trail.
Plans include a road course in 2002. Visit their website for more information
Phone - 570-682-4600 or 570-695-3864
Paragon Adventure Park (PA) - http://www.paragonap.com/
North East Pennsylvania. Paragon has premier off road trail systems for ATV’s, Motorcycles 4X4’s, and SUV’s.
With new trails being added every week, visit soon. Exit 143 off Interstate 81, near Hazleton, PA.
Tracks are coming this summer ‘03
Call (570) 384-0550 or e-mail info@paragonap.com for more information.
Open Daily (summer hours)
Call for winter hours and conditions
For rates and more info, visit their website
Breezewood Proving Grounds (PA) - http://www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com
Near the border of Maryland and Pennsylvania, on the western side of the state
Motocross tracks, woods trails, hill climbs, ovals, pee-wee tracks and camping.
Admission - $25 per rider, $10 per spectator
Visit their website for more information
Wolf's Moto (PA) - http://www.wolfsmoto.com
15 minutes east of Breezwood in Mann's Choice, Pennsylvania
Hwy 70 west to Breezewood, Hwy 30 west to 31 west, 3 miles - right on Chestnut then across the stream.
They have a Motocross practice track, with a variety of jumps and terrain
Admission - $20 membership and $20 to practice
No charge for spectators
Contact them at wolfsmoto@aol.com or 410-458-3606
Rocket Raceway (PA) - www.rocketraceway.com
Located Located 4.5 miles from Three Springs, PA
2 miles off of Rt. 655,
they have Motocross practice, racing and some trails. Fees start at $15.00. Track rental is available. Visit their website for directions to the track or call. Leave your dog at home.
For track information call Mark Carlton (814)-448-2701 or email mark@rocketraceway.com
For more information about riding areas in Pennsylvania and the mid-atlantic, visit the
Pennsylvania Area Trail Riders Association web site - http://www.pamall.net/patra/
For Pennsylvania's Best ATV trails and maps visit the the PA ATV web page at http://www.paatving.com/trails.htm
For more ATV riding areas throughout the mid-atlantic states visit the the ATV web page at http://www.atving.com/atvconnection/Resources/Trails/midatlantic.cfm
New Jersey Off Road Vehicle Park (NJ) - http://www.njorvp.org
Chatsworth, NJ
Several motocross style tracks and over 10 miles of sandy trails. Annual memberships are available as well as day access. Open 7 days a week, with camping also available. Leave your beer at home, but bring your chest protector, it's REQUIRED.
Raceway Park (NJ) - http://www.racewaypark.com
Old Bridge Township, NJ
Initially a drag racing course, now with Motocross tracks With motocross events on the schedule, you might find open practice days here.
Take the new Jersey turnpike north to exit 8 to route 33 east. 8 miles to Englishtown exit. route 527 North and right on Gordons Corner Road. 1/4 mile, left on Pension road. 2 miles to track on the right.
Phone - 732-446-7800 or visit their website for more information
Join a Club! -
The Prince William Family Off Road Riders did the legwork necessary to arrange themselves a riding area. Check them out at http://forpwc.home.comcast.net/
If you want expand your off road riding areas to include private club leases, and to meet people who have legal access to personal private riding areas. Here are links to just a few (by no means all) in AMA District 7
Potomac Vintage Riders - http://www.potomacvintageriders.com
Southern Maryland Dirt Riders - http://www.smdr.org
Baltimore County Trail Riders Association - http://www.bctra.com/
Maryland Competition Riders - http://www.mdcompriders.com/
Northern Virginia Trail Riders - http://www.nvtr.org
Happy Ramblers Motorcycle Club - http://www.happyramblers.com/
Middle Atlantic Motocross Association - http://www.mamamx.com
Delaware Enduro Riders - http://www.delawareenduroriders.com/
People who ride on private or public property without permission don't deserve computers or motorcycles
Go back to the District 7 Enduro Home page
Local Maryland riders should check out the dcoffroad email list group on Yahoo