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2,379 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:02:36
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
92 ft
Altitude min
115 ft
Altitude max
115 ft
Altitude start
95 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
636 ft
Distance climb
1,076 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:02:36
Avg time

Cross Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    St. Mary’s River State Park & Salem State Forest
    Leonardtown, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    DNR Parks and Forest Service

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Cross Trail is a 2,379 ft moderately popular doubletrack trail located near Leonardtown Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 79 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Cross Trail Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2026 @ 5:00pm (America/New_York)
Apr 28, 2026
 The hole that was in the trail was filled by Forest Service. The trail is back to normal with the grass/vegetation just starting to grow up, but...
Jul 20, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Jul 20, 2025
 A large hole has formed from water erosion, Forest Service is aware and will be checking it out to repair it.
Jun 9, 2023 @ 5:00pm
Jun 9, 2023
 Vegetation(tall grass) is starting to narrow path, but trail is in good condition
Apr 16, 2023 @ 12:10pm
Apr 16, 2023
 Still a few wet spots on the western end.
Mar 16, 2023 @ 2:42pm
Mar 16, 2023
 A few damp patches on the western end, very rideable.
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        Directions to cross-trail-71663 trailhead (38.266230, -76.558430)
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        Routes with this trail

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        SMMB Group Ride Basic Route C
        5 miles • 102 ft • 4 • Loop •
        Easier route that avoids rooty sections of the White Trail.
        39
        SMMB Group Ride Basic Route C
        5 miles • 122 ft • 4 • Loop •
        Shorter route from the Salem Lot 1 that avoids rooty sections of trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Trail

        ▼ Where is Cross Trail located?
        Cross Trail is located in St. Mary’s River State Park & Salem State Forest, Leonardtown, Maryland, United States. It is part of the St. Mary’s River State Park & Salem State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.26623, -76.55843.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cross Trail?
        Cross Trail has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 92 ft to 115 ft.
        ▼ Is Cross Trail a point to point trail?
        Cross Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cross Trail?
        Cross Trail is 2,379 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cross Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cross Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cross Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cross Trail are:
        • June (16 activities)
        • April (6 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cross Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cross Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cross Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Cross Trail. The trail is 2,379 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cross Trail?
        Cross Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 325 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 361 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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