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United States
Maryland
Montgomery County

Little Seneca Lake – Black Rock Mill loop from Boyds

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Maryland
Montgomery County

Little Seneca Lake – Black Rock Mill loop from Boyds

Hard

2.6

(19)

47

riders

Little Seneca Lake – Black Rock Mill loop from Boyds

07:21

89.5km

970m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Seneca Creek State Park

Hoyles Mill Conservation Park

Black Hill Regional Park

Little Seneca Greenway Stream Valley Park

Little Bennett Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.78 km

Little Seneca Lake

Highlight • Lake

Little Seneca Lake is a 505-acre reservoir in Montgomery County, Maryland. Created in 1984 as an emergency water supply for the Washington, D.C. area, it also serves as a popular …

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2

27.4 km

Little Bennett Regional Park

Highlight • Forest

Spread over 3,700 acres, Little Bennett Regional Park is a green oasis. Trails lead through the beautiful scenery so you can easily explore on foot, bike or horseback.

You'll spot …

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31.2 km

Ruins

Ruins

4

31.9 km

Norwood Tobacco Barn

Highlight • Historical Site

Discover history while mountain biking at Norwood Tobacco Barn. Once the late 19th-century farm of Jeremiah Norwood, this 68-acre site holds tales of a historic era.

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5

42.1 km

Damascus Recreational Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Embark on a unique mountain biking adventure at Damascus Recreational Park, spanning 284 acres. Amidst athletic fields and courts, experience the harmonious blend of recreation and art. Discover the Wind …

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6

65.5 km

Clopper Lake

Highlight • Lake

At 90-acres, Clopper Lake is the centerpiece of Seneca Creek State Park. This viewpoint from the dam is one of the best in the park, but you get sporadic views from basically every point around the lake.

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7

76.8 km

Seneca Creek State Park

Highlight • Forest

Seneca Creek State Park is a beautiful place to ride, especially during the fall when the landscape comes alive with color. Film fans might recognize it as a filming location for 'The Blair Witch Project'. Maybe don't visit at night...?

Tip by

8

78.4 km

Black Rock Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Just the walls remain of the 1815 Black Rock saw- and gristmill in Seneca Creek State Park. The structure was stabilized and representations of mill machinery were added in 1980.

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9

81.5 km

Schaeffer Farm Trail System

Highlight • MTB Park

Schaeffer Farm Trail System is located in the heart of Seneca Creek State Park. No matter what you are up to, you will find it here: a small after work …

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82.6 km

South Germantown Recreational Park

Nature Reserve

88.9 km

Boyds Local Park

Nature Reserve

B

89.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.2 km

15.4 km

8.07 km

6.88 km

5.22 km

719 m

118 m

Surfaces

64.8 km

16.3 km

3.19 km

2.84 km

1.31 km

1.15 km

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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22°C

17 %

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