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Piney Mountain Trail System
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Piney Point Trail System, Piney Mountain Trail, Piney Mountain Road, Pineymountain Trail System, Garrett State Forest |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This novice friendly trail is about two miles long and mainly consists of a gravel road that winds through a hardwood forest. The trail is seasonally closed to offroad use between December 15 through March 15. During the winter months snowmobiles are permitted.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MD DNR Registraton Sticker |
| Dates Open | March 16 - December 14 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (84 dB) | maximum sound level at 50' |
| 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 | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Friendsville, MD | ||
| From: Friendsville, MD
1) Take SR-42 South about 4 miles 2) At intersection turn right on Bishoff Road, continue 2.2 miles 3) At T-intersection turn right (west) on Sang Run Road, continue 4.8 miles 4) Staging area is on the right between the intersection of Sang Run Road and Piney Mountain Road. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Potomac - Garrett State Forest 1431 Potomac Camp Road Oakland, MD 21550 (301) 334-2038 socialmedia.dnr@maryland.gov dnr.maryland.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 7,000 acres (11 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 2 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2600 to 2800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Friendsville, MD | |
| Diesel | Friendsville, MD | |
 Water | Friendsville, MD | |
 RV Hookup | Friendsville, MD | |
 RV Disposal | Friendsville, MD | |
| Campground | Friendsville, MD | |
 Conv Store | Friendsville, MD |
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