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Saturday, December 23, 2023
Other Names | Wolf Den Hunting and Riding Club, Kitzmiller, North Hill, Slick Rock, Potomac River, Wolfden Run, Huckleberry Rocks Area |
Last Known Status | Open |
This property was purchased by the State of Maryland and has re-opened to the public for offroad use. The park has about 40 miles of trails, deep mud pits, a makeshift motocross track and several steep hillclimbs.
The park recently added six primitive campsites but reservations are required which can be made online or by calling the office prior to entry.
Permit Required | Yes | MD DNR Registraton Sticker |
Dates Open | April 1 through October 31: Daily 9am-6pm; November 1 through March 31: Thursday through Monday 9am-4pm. | |
Spark Arrestor | No | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended. |
Noise Limit | No | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Permitted | |
UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
Campfires | ||
Night Riding | No | |
Alcohol | Prohibited | |
Rule Enforcement |
Approx Size | 2,039 acres (3 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 40 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 1700 to 2500 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
Loose Dirt | Mostly | |
Hard Pack | Some | |
Sand | Little | |
Mud | Mostly | |
Dust | Little | |
Rocks | Some | |
Trees | All | |
Steep Hills | Some | |
Water Crossings | Some | |
Small Jumps | Few | |
Large Jumps | Few | |
Berms | Few | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
Single Track | Some | |
Roads | Some | |
Shade | Many | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Little |
Area | Motorized Trails, MX Track |
Land | State Park |
Gasoline | Kitzmiller, MD | |
Diesel | Kitzmiller, MD | |
Water | Kitzmiller, MD | |
RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Swallow Falls State Park (301) 387-6938 or (888) 432-2267 |
RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Swallow Falls State Park (301) 387-6938 or (888) 432-2267 |
Campground | On Site | |
Conv Store | Kitzmiller, MD |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | Yes ($10.00 per rider) out of state - $12/rider |
Camping | Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $15.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
Comment | non-motorized use - $3/person/residents, $5/person/non-residents |
Our Rating | Very Good |
Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
Nearest City | Kitzmiller, MD | ||
Address | Hill Road, Kitzmiller, MD 21538 | ||
| From: Bloomington, MD
1) Take SR-135 West about 10 miles 2) Turn left (south) on SR-38/Kitzmiller Road, continue about 5 miles 3) Turn left (west) onto American Road (name changes to Hill Road), continue 3.5 miles 4) Park entrance is on the left (south). |
Contact Info | Donald Oates (Park Manager) Herrington Manor State Park 222 Herrington Lane Oakland, MD 21550 (301) 334-9180 herringtonmanor.statepark@maryland.gov dnr.maryland.gov |
Comment | Contact for Wolf Den Run State Park |
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