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SavePalmer State Park in Dublin, MD is a bit smaller than other trail systems around, but what it lacks in distance it makes up in fast, chunky downhills and steep climbs. Palmer State Park consists of three intertwining loops, the largest of which runs down along Deer Creek. Prepare to earn your downhills, as each of the two outermost loops enter a valley and climb back out. Since the park is so small, you can easily loop the park and decide which direction you like best
"Under an unbroken canopy of second-growth and riparian forests, two miles of scenic Deer Creek runs through the 555-acre Palmer State Park. Historic sites can be found along the creek banks and native flora and fauna thrive in the forested habitat. Though the park is less than 20 minutes from the town of Bel Air, nature enthusiasts and historians alike will appreciate the recreational opportunities at Palmer State Park. "
"Under an unbroken canopy of second-growth and riparian forests, two miles of scenic Deer Creek runs through the 555-acre Palmer State Park. Historic sites can be found along the creek banks and native flora and fauna thrive in the forested habitat. Though the park is less than 20 minutes from the town of Bel Air, nature enthusiasts and historians alike will appreciate the recreational opportunities at Palmer State Park. "
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
7 trails
- Hike
5 trails
- Trail Running
6 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Jun 19, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 4
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 7
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 5
- Trails Trail Running
- 6
- Total Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent
- 443 ft
- Total Vertical
- 309 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 430 ft
- Reports
- 100
- Photos
- 13
- Ridden Counter
- 389
Popular Palmer State Park Mountain Biking Trails
status | title | difficulty | rating |
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Hornbeam Trail | |||
Flint Mill Trail | |||
Iron Works Trail | |||
Forge Hill Road Access |
Photos of Palmer State Park Mountain Bike
trail: Flint Mill Trail
3 |
Jan 1, 2025 @ 8:39am
Jan 1, 2025
trail: Flint Mill Trail
4 |
Jan 1, 2025 @ 8:39am
Jan 1, 2025
trail: Hornbeam Trail
35 |
Jul 30, 2023 @ 6:01pm
Jul 30, 2023
trail: Flint Mill Trail
29 |
Jun 4, 2023 @ 7:04am
Jun 4, 2023
trail: Flint Mill Trail
22 |
Jun 4, 2023 @ 7:04am
Jun 4, 2023
trail: Hornbeam Trail
107 |
Mar 22, 2020 @ 11:44am
Mar 22, 2020
trail: Hornbeam Trail
98 |
Mar 22, 2020 @ 11:44am
Mar 22, 2020
trail: Hornbeam Trail
164 |
Sep 4, 2019 @ 8:53am
Sep 4, 2019Videos of Palmer State Park Mountain Bike

trail: Flint Mill Trail
13:43 |
45 |
May 17, 2025 , Dublin

trail: Flint Mill Trail
13:54 |
11 |
May 17, 2025 , Dublin

trail: Iron Works Trail
15:54 |
18 |
May 17, 2025 , Dublin

trail: Iron Works Trail
13:19 |
14 |
May 17, 2025 , Dublin

trail: Hornbeam Trail
3:33 |
11 |
May 17, 2025 , Dublin
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Hornbeam Trail | Jun 19, 2025 @ 6:47pm Jun 19, 2025 | Variable | dusty-mboa TrailSpinners | ||
Flint Mill Trail | Apr 28, 2025 @ 5:04pm Apr 28, 2025 | Ideal | dusty-mboa TrailSpinners | ||
Iron Works Trail | Apr 28, 2025 @ 5:04pm Apr 28, 2025 | Ideal | dusty-mboa TrailSpinners |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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dusty-mboa | add | report | activity #74147040 | Jun 19, 2025 @ 6:47pm Jun 19, 2025 |
dusty-mboa | add | video | activity #71862167 and 4 more | May 17, 2025 @ 1:34pm May 17, 2025 |
dusty-mboa | add | video | activity #71669302 | May 14, 2025 @ 3:41pm May 14, 2025 |
dusty-mboa | add | report | activity #70594546 and 2 more | Apr 28, 2025 @ 6:01pm Apr 28, 2025 |
WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #70208829 | Apr 23, 2025 @ 7:05am Apr 23, 2025 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | This is my new go-to trail. It's close to home... | Jul 30, 2023 @ 6:03pm Jul 30, 2023 | ||
trail | Quite rocky, decent technical trails. Long... | Mar 22, 2020 @ 11:02am Mar 22, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poplar Grove Park | 1 km | ||||
Harford Community College | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3.6 km | |
Susquehanna State Park | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6.7 km | |
Cedar Lane Regional Park | 7.8 km | ||||
Chapel Road Park | 8.2 km |
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 443 ft | 2 miles | 308 ft | #3,268 | #1,659 | 13 | 100 | 1,165 | ||
E-Bike | 1 | 89 | 8 | |||||||||
Hike | 5 | 3 miles | 377 ft | 2 miles | 308 ft | #2,569 | #1,496 | 97 | 99 | |||
Trail Running | 6 | 3 miles | 377 ft | 2 miles | 308 ft | #2,577 | #1,491 | 95 | 26 |
- By dusty-mboa
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