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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.

      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.
      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 or at the dam parking log off Defense Highway. To access the northern trailhead, please park at the Generals Highway Corridor Park and ride in, or ride from Bacon Ridge. Please do not park 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 Status
      Open as of Apr 13, 2025
      Local Trail Association

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      Trails (view details)
      19
      Trails Mountain Bike
      23
      Trails Hike
      21
      Trails Trail Running
      21
      Total Distance
      13 miles
      Total Descent
      1,485 ft
      Total Vertical
      137 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      150 ft
      Reports
      467
      Photos
      124
      Ridden Counter
      5,883

      Photos of Annapolis Waterworks Mountain Bike

      8 |
      Jan 10, 2025 @ 6:37am
      Jan 10, 2025
      8 |
      Jan 10, 2025 @ 6:36am
      Jan 10, 2025
      4 |
      Jan 10, 2025 @ 6:34am
      Jan 10, 2025
      130 |
      Nov 21, 2020 @ 3:21pm
      Nov 21, 2020
      183 |
      Jun 16, 2020 @ 6:55pm
      Jun 16, 2020
      140 |
      Nov 22, 2019 @ 5:22am
      Nov 22, 2019
      219 |
      Aug 15, 2019 @ 7:33pm
      Aug 15, 2019
      190 |
      Aug 4, 2019 @ 4:48pm
      Aug 4, 2019

      Videos of Annapolis Waterworks Mountain Bike

      Honeysuckle Loop 1
      2:07 | 380 | May 10, 2021 , Annapolis
      Honeysuckle Loop 2
      3:11 | 239 | May 10, 2021 , Annapolis
      Snake's Revenge
      0:25 | 356 | May 10, 2021 , Annapolis
      Duke of Gloucester
      5:12 | 210 | May 10, 2021 , Annapolis
      Honeysuckle Through Route
      192 | May 8, 2021 , Annapolis
      Honeysuckle Loop 3
      3:04 | 244 | May 6, 2021 , Annapolis
      Coheed and Camber Trail
      0:27 | 244 | May 6, 2021 , Annapolis
      Silopanna Loop Trail
      7:28 | 252 | May 6, 2021 , Annapolis

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      Apr 20, 2025 @ 8:38am
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      Mar 30, 2025 @ 10:56am
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      Mar 24, 2025 @ 5:13am
      Mar 24, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      TavenatortrailWoodland Trail LoopThis trail has been completely redone. It's...
      Dec 28, 2024 @ 3:20am
      Dec 28, 2024
      TavenatortrailSolar Park Loop (Annapolis Waterworks Trail)Absolutely this. The western part of the loop...
      Aug 17, 2024 @ 8:09am
      Aug 17, 2024
      TavenatortrailHoneysuckle Loop 2 (Annapolis Waterworks Trail)Really fun flowy trail going either direction.
      Aug 17, 2024 @ 7:58am
      Aug 17, 2024
      TavenatortrailSnake's RevengeI keep forgetting about this trail and end up...
      Aug 17, 2024 @ 7:55am
      Aug 17, 2024
      TavenatortrailWoodland Trail LoopNo this isn't what you would expect from a...
      Jul 30, 2024 @ 5:09am
      Jul 30, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Generals Highway Corridor Park 2 31.2 km
      Broad Creek Park 11.6 km
      Bacon Ridge 12 24 32.9 km
      Truxton Park 1 14.5 km
      Severn Run Natural Environment Area 7 14.9 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2113 miles1,486 ft5 miles138 ft
      #1,434#77912546923,443
      Hike2112 miles1,430 ft4 miles138 ft
      #1,064#6741468258
      Trail Running2112 miles1,430 ft4 miles138 ft
      #1,069#67146899

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