more stats
2,986 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-126 ft
Descent
00:05:36
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
307 ft
Altitude min
394 ft
Altitude max
353 ft
Altitude start
308 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-19%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
1,332 ft
Distance climb
1,325 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
00:05:36
Avg time

Deadfall Forest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #71866 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107062 in Trail Running
    • #108215 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Trail with steady climbs and descents

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 167 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,027 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Sep 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (6,343)
close
      Directions to deadfall-forest trailhead (39.508850, -76.455760)

      Photos

      6 more »
      mtb
      75 |
      Jun 22, 2022 @ 5:51pm
      Jun 22, 2022
      mtb
      85 |
      Jun 22, 2022 @ 5:50pm
      Jun 22, 2022
      report
      mtb
      55 |
      Aug 20, 2024 @ 8:43pm
      Aug 20, 2024
      report
      mtb
      62 |
      Jul 4, 2023 @ 4:48pm
      Jul 4, 2023

      Videos

      1 more »
      Mountain Biking Little Gunpowder State Park |...
      mtb
      12:41 | 131 | Aug 3, 2022 , Fallston

      Routes with this trail

      4.0 11 miles 1,024 ft 51
      Explore the many falling streams and brooks and the historic Ma and Pa Railbed.
      4.0 14 miles 1,995 ft 53
      Pajama Ride route 2016 short loop.
      17 miles 1,804 ft 25 Loop
      MORE Route for May 1st 2021 Group Ride This is a great route to tour most of the Northern/ Western trails...
      4.5
      2 Ratings
      5 50%
      4 50%
      3
      2
      1

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      • By Dennyhamlin1178 MORE-GUMBO & contributors
      • #43173 - 1,759 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Deadfall Forest located?
      Deadfall Forest is located in Gunpowder Falls State Park - Little Gunpowder, Fallston, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Gunpowder Falls State Park - Little Gunpowder trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.50885, -76.45576.
      How hard is Deadfall Forest?
      Deadfall Forest is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Deadfall Forest?
      Deadfall Forest has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 126 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 307 ft to 394 ft.
      How long is Deadfall Forest?
      Deadfall Forest is 2,986 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Deadfall Forest?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Deadfall Forest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Deadfall Forest?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Deadfall Forest are:
      • October (89 activities)
      • September (86 activities)
      • June (81 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Deadfall Forest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deadfall Forest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Deadfall Forest?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Deadfall Forest. The trail is 2,986 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Deadfall Forest?
      Deadfall Forest is a very popular trail. There have been 6,315 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,343 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.