Bottom Road Steel Bridge – Little Gunpowder Falls loop from Fallston

Bike touring routes & trails

Bottom Road Steel Bridge – Little Gunpowder Falls loop from Fallston

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Bottom Road Steel Bridge – Little Gunpowder Falls loop from Fallston

01:31

15.8km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

373 m

Bottom Road Steel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The iconic bridge here is beautiful and open to views of Little Gunpowder Falls. The bridge is narrow and you share the road with the cars while you cross.

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543 m

Little Gunpowder Falls

Highlight • River

The trail system around the Little Gunpowder Falls is perfect for a shady mountain bike ride on hot summer days.

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2.16 km

This is a wonderfully scenic singletrack trail that winds its way along the southern bank of Little Gunpowder Falls with continuous views of the river. The trail is packed dirt and only mildly technical.

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3.89 km

Dick Branch waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The waterfall cascades down the length of the Waterfall Trail, which follows Dick Branch on both sides. There are stepping logs and stones to help you cross the creek.

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11.0 km

Tuffy's Tavern

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tuffy's Tavern is one of multiple trails in the Gunpowder Falls State Park Pleasantville Area and is usually connected with other paths to make it a proper hike. It leads through the woods on natural paths and along a little creek.

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14.5 km

Pleasantville Area

Highlight • Forest

Pleasantville Area is part of the Gunpowder Falls State Park and is located a little north of the Jerusalem Mill Area. It hosts multiple trails through the forest, that include creek crossings and parts along Little Gunpowder Falls.

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

14.8 km

607 m

291 m