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Howard Tunnel – Monkton Train Station loop from Glen Rock

Howard Tunnel – Monkton Train Station loop from Glen Rock

Hard

4.7

(7980)

9,935

riders

Howard Tunnel – Monkton Train Station loop from Glen Rock

05:33

108km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Torrey C Brown Rail Trail

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Start point

Parking

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14.3 km

Howard Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

For its time, constructing a tunnel through solid rock was a remarkable engineering feat. The brick-lined tunnel stretches for an impressive 275 feet (ca. 84 meters). Trains carrying everything from …

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23.9 km

Beautiful rail trail section

Highlight • Trail

This is a particularly peaceful section of the Heritage Rail Trail. Fields, farms and the presence of the old railway line accompany you as you cycle along.

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37.1 km

New Freedom Pennsylvania

Highlight • Monument

45.5 km

Beetree Run

Lake

52.3 km

Gnome Garden on the NCR Trail

Highlight • Structure

Just off the trail is a pretty outrageous gnome garden. The art installation is really well made and a must-see if you are on the trail! There is a drink and snack station that uses the honor system.

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53.2 km

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is a 20-mile trail that follows the former Northern Central Railway and stretches from Northern Baltimore to the Pennsylvania state line. It's a great trail for hikers, joggers, cyclists, and horseback riders.

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59.5 km

Monkton Train Station

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Old scenic railway station on the NCR Trail (AKA Torrey C Brown Rail Trail). Bathrooms, a general store, a cafe, and other amenities in Monkton. Great for pit stops for the rail trail or bike touring in the area.

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61.6 km

Gunpowder Falls Bridge

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Here the trail crosses Big Gunpowder Falls with bucolic views down the river and across the rolling countryside

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67.9 km

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail passes the town of Phoenix. The multi-use gravel trail leads through green nature, woodlands, and offers great views of the nearby Gunpowder Falls River.

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108 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.7 km

42.6 km

6.36 km

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

101 km

5.11 km

1.50 km

280 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

27°C

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26 %

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Howard Tunnel – Monkton Train Station loop from Glen Rock

Howard Tunnel

Beautiful rail trail section

New Freedom Pennsylvania

Gnome Garden on the NCR Trail

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Monkton Train Station

Gunpowder Falls Bridge

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