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1.1 miles
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:15:45
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
2,491 ft
Altitude min
2,693 ft
Altitude max
2,693 ft
Altitude start
2,608 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-48.7%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
2,585 ft
Distance climb
3,035 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
00:15:45
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDeep Creek Lake State Park
McHenry, Maryland -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail StyleTechnical
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#75493 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #107915 in E-Biking
- #337185 in Trail Running
- #83871 in Hiking
- #34630 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking#411 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
- #104 in E-Biking
- #1,719 in Trail Running
- #505 in Hiking
- #225 in Winter Fat Biking
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Blaze Color
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Rock Garden
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LightingNo
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Land OwnerMaryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service
Moderate - Yellow blaze - The Cherry Creek Loop passes through multiple ecosystems from lake-level to near the top of Meadow Mountain. Travel through rhododendron and mountain laurel thickets and hop rock to rock.
While the trail can be traveled in both directions, following the loop clockwise is likely the preferred route for most riders. Trail has a lot of rock features which makes it quite techy.
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Access Info
Convenient parking is located at the Cherry Creek parking lot. A waterless toilet facility is available in the parking lot.
Disclaimer
Deep Creek Lake State Park is one of MPublic hunting is allowed. Hiking and mountain biking trails traverse parts of the designated hunting area. Please be familiar with hunting seasons and remember to wear bright colors.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 136 rides
- Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Directions to cherry-creek-loop-phase-2 trailhead
(39.536550, -79.312810)
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This is a good route for your first time through Deep Creek Lake State Park. Start at the parking area and...
sutter2k
Great continuation of the descent coming down cherry loop. While non-directional, totally different experiences one direction vs the other. I recommend as a descent that starts with a drop just after crossing by cherry creek 'access trail'
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