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      For current trail conditions, visit waterworkstrail.com. Know before you go!

      This is a multi-use trail over diverse and unique terrain in Anne Arundel County on land owned by the City of Annapolis, all built and maintained by MORE volunteers. The southern trailhead is on Housley Road. The northern trailhead is on Honeysuckle Lane and is about 1.5 miles by road from the southern Bacon Ridge trailhead, allowing riders to combine both trail systems into an epic 30 mile plus adventure. The trail is located entirely outside of Waterworks Park, which is permit only.

      This is a narrow single track style trail with a natural dirt surface, many turns, and elevation changes, similar to Bacon Ridge. It is not a paved path like the B&A Trail or other asphalt bike paths in Anne Arundel County.

      Bacon Ridge and Waterworks make up the Anne Arundel County Regional Trail System.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Land Status: City Managed
      Land Manager: City of Annapolis
      Housley Rd Shoulder Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Please park at the Housley Loop trailhead on Housley Road to access the southern trailhead. To access the northern trailhead, please park at the Generals Highway Corridor Park and ride in, or ride from Bacon Ridge. Do not park in the Defense Highway Parking Lot, which is reserved for permit holders using the fenced Waterworks Park, or on Honeysuckle Lane, which is narrow and does not have room for parking. Finally, do not park on Gomoljak Lane off Honeysuckle Lane. Gomoljak Lane is a private road and all cars parked there will be towed at the owner's expense.
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      Region Details
      • 1
      • 11
      • 5

      Region Status
      Open as of Feb 20, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      17
      Trails Mountain Bike
      17
      Trails Hike
      16
      Trails Trail Running
      16
      Total Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent
      1,506 ft
      Total Vertical
      146 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      160 ft
      Reports
      249
      Photos
      88
      Ridden Counter
      3,538

      Photos of Annapolis Waterworks Mountain Bike

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      Mar 27, 2023 @ 12:53pm
      23 hours
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      Mar 27, 2023 @ 12:53pm
      23 hours
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      Mar 27, 2023 @ 12:53pm
      23 hours
      61 |
      Nov 21, 2020 @ 3:21pm
      Nov 21, 2020
      114 |
      Jun 16, 2020 @ 6:55pm
      Jun 16, 2020
      89 |
      Nov 22, 2019 @ 5:22am
      Nov 22, 2019
      152 |
      Aug 15, 2019 @ 7:33pm
      Aug 15, 2019
      149 |
      Aug 4, 2019 @ 4:48pm
      Aug 4, 2019

      Videos of Annapolis Waterworks Mountain Bike

      Honeysuckle Loop 1
      2:07 | 247 | May 10, 2021 , Annapolis
      Honeysuckle Loop 2
      3:11 | 116 | May 10, 2021 , Annapolis
      Snake's Revenge
      1:25 | 211 | May 10, 2021 , Annapolis
      Duke of Gloucester
      5:12 | 111 | May 10, 2021 , Annapolis
      Honeysuckle Through Route
      114 | May 8, 2021 , Annapolis
      Honeysuckle Loop 3
      3:04 | 122 | May 6, 2021 , Annapolis
      Coheed and Camber Trail
      0:27 | 122 | May 6, 2021 , Annapolis
      Silopanna Loop Trail
      7:28 | 153 | May 6, 2021 , Annapolis

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      user #121189subgdubbaddphoto in Annapolis, Maryland, United States and 9 more
      Mar 27, 2023 @ 12:49pm
      23 hours
      user #2348236IngarGrevaddreportHoneysuckle Loop 1 (Annapolis Waterworks Trail) and 3 more
      Mar 18, 2023 @ 4:52pm
      Mar 18, 2023
      user #3420830SamuelIFTIDZwishlistrouteAnne Arundel County Epic
      Mar 16, 2023 @ 7:55pm
      Mar 16, 2023
      user #1838215JwbikesriddentrailWoodland Trail Loop
      Mar 15, 2023 @ 9:21am
      Mar 15, 2023
      user #121189subgdubbupdateregionAnnapolis Waterworks
      Mar 13, 2023 @ 3:12pm
      Mar 13, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      user #2985562db-11trailPine Line Skills TrailIn pretty sad shape, would be a great little...
      Aug 5, 2022 @ 9:27pm
      Aug 5, 2022
      user #2985562db-11trailWoodland Trail LoopNot a black trail IMO, just a blue trail with...
      Aug 4, 2022 @ 3:55pm
      Aug 4, 2022
      user #2152461DADventureTVtrailWoodland Trail LoopNo black features. It’s rated black because...
      Jun 8, 2021 @ 6:57am
      Jun 8, 2021
      user #121189subgdubbtrailWoodland Trail LoopThart1216 doesn’t know what he/she is...
      Jun 6, 2021 @ 3:56am
      Jun 6, 2021
      user #2501061thart1216trailSilopanna Loop (Annapolis Waterworks Trail)Great riding and clockwise is a winner....
      Apr 6, 2021 @ 5:44pm
      Apr 6, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Generals Highway Corridor Park 2 31.2 km
      Broad Creek Park 11.6 km
      Bacon Ridge 12 21 32.9 km
      Truxton Park 14.5 km
      Severn Run Natural Environment Area 7 14.9 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1711 miles1,506 ft4 miles148 ft
      #1,502#8149524921,798
      Hike1611 miles1,473 ft4 miles148 ft
      #1,128#7041248137
      Trail Running1611 miles1,473 ft4 miles148 ft
      #1,134#70124856
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