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Black Rock Mill – Schaeffer Farm Trail System loop from Darnestown

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Black Rock Mill – Schaeffer Farm Trail System loop from Darnestown

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4.6

(8021)

10,246

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Black Rock Mill – Schaeffer Farm Trail System loop from Darnestown

01:52

23.3km

230m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Seneca Creek State Park

South Germantown Recreational Park

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Parking

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3.65 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...?

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5.26 km

Seneca Creek State Park

Highlight • Forest

Seneca Creek State Park offers diverse recreational opportunities amid its 6,300 acres of woodland and water. Visitors can explore miles of trails, fish in the creek, enjoy picnics, and partake in boating activities, creating memorable outdoor experiences for all.

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5.30 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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8.29 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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23.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

3.91 km

2.32 km

1.41 km

977 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

5.51 km

1.93 km

674 m

621 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Black Rock Mill – Schaeffer Farm Trail System loop from Darnestown

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Black Rock Mill

Schaeffer Farm Trail System

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