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Potomac River Trail System
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Wallman Road, Laurel Run ORV Trail, Wallman Road ORV Trail |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This multiple use trail system offers about seven miles of novice dirt and gravel logging roads and about three miles of hiking trails. The trails wind through a scenic forest that contains a mixture of various pines, spruce and hardwood trees with some sections following the historic Potomac River.
A permit is required and can be purchased in advance by either visiting the Potomac State Forest Office during the week or one of the Maryland DNR Service Centers. Numerous turkey, black bear and white-tailed deer inhabit the area.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MD DNR Registraton Sticker |
| Dates Open | March 16 - December 15 | |
| 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 | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | 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 | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Loch Lynn Heights, MD | ||
| From: Loch Lynn Heightss, MD
1) Take SR-560 South about 5 miles 2) Turn left (east) on White Church Steyer Road, continue 2.4 miles (White Church Steyer Road turns into Audley Riley Road) 3) Veer right at fork on Wallman Road 4) Staging area is about 200 yards on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Potomac State Forest 1431 Potomac Camp Road Oakland, MD 21550 (301) 334-2038 socialmedia.dnr@maryland.gov dnr.maryland.gov |
| Contact Info | Maryland Department of Natural Resources dnr.maryland.gov |
| Comment | ORV Registration Info |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 3,840 acres (6 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 7 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2000 to 2600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Single Track |  Some | non-OHV use only |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Loch Lynn Heights, MD | |
| Diesel | Loch Lynn Heights, MD | |
 Water | Loch Lynn Heights, MD | |
 RV Hookup | Loch Lynn Heights, MD | |
 RV Disposal | Loch Lynn Heights, MD | |
| Campground | On Site | Wallman Laurel Run Campground (301) 334-2038 |
 Conv Store | Loch Lynn Heights, MD |
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