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April 2nd, 2009, 01:56 PM
Schaeffer Farms
Germantown MD
Trail Closure Information Line: 301-924-1998
Trail Liaisons: Dave Magill, Bob Caverly, Schaeffer@more-mtb.org
Spring 2010 Trailwork Days: Saturday April 10
Description
Schaeffer Farms is an extremely popular mountain biking and equestrian destination with several excellent singletrack loops covering almost 15 miles of rolling terrain. Trails offer something for all levels, but tend toward fast and smooth hardpack singletrack, with moderate climbs, and a good number of roots, logs and ramped log hops. Some technical sections will require beginners to dismount, but intermediates should find most sections rideable and challenging. Trails can be crowded on weekends, with much lighter use during the weekdays.
History: MORE built most of these trails in cooperation with DNR starting in 1995. The white loop was opened in 1996, followed by the yellow, and blue loops. With permission from DNR, MORE built a new 1 mile section of challenging trail in May 2002, and another 3 miles in 2004-2005 (blazed orange). Maps were installed at each trail junction in 2007. Schaeffer Farm is connected by trail to Black Hills Regional Park via the Hoyles Mill Connector Trail, built in 2005. MORE also has a proposal under review by DNR to build a 4 mile singletrack connection to the Clopper Lake area of Seneca Creek State Park
Notes: Schaeffer Farms trails are multi-use publicly owned trails. You will encounter equestrians, hikers, runners, and families out for casual walks. Please follow the rules of the trail and yield to other trail users, stop and ask permission before passing equestrians, and give a friendly greeting to other users. These trails are for everyone to enjoy. Be an ambassador for responsible mountain biking. Unauthorized trail building or the construction of man-made stunts is strictly against the law. If you are interested in working on trails contact the trail liaison and come out for a MORE trail work day.
Directions
Interstate 270 to exit 15B Rt. 118 West - Follow for 2.8 miles - Right onto Richter Farm Road - Take left on 4-way stop on Schaeffer Road - Stay on Schaeffer Road through traffic circle - Shortly after road narrows look for sign to Seneca State Park on the left - Trailhead is at end of parking lot after gate.
Trail Information
Trail Length: 15 miles
Trail Type: 5
Trail Level: Intermediate
Number of Trails: 5
Website: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/senecaguide.html (Seneca Creek)
Fees: N/A
Park Hours: Trail Closure Information: During the winter months DNR will close the gate except when trails are unusually dry or during a long cold snap. Do not ride when the gate is closed. You can be ticketed if riding when the gate is closed. No night riding is allowed except with special permission from the park. Call the Seneca Creek Trails hotline for current trail status 301-924-1998. DNR uses an honor system for all other months when the trails are closed for 24 hours after a heavy rain...
Night Riding: Available on a limited, reservation-only basis in the Fall under a special arrangement with MD-DNR. Check the Rides forum for more information.
References
Trail Map: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/maps/schaffertrailmap.gif
GPS Track:
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Germantown MD
Trail Closure Information Line: 301-924-1998
Trail Liaisons: Dave Magill, Bob Caverly, Schaeffer@more-mtb.org
Spring 2010 Trailwork Days: Saturday April 10
Description
Schaeffer Farms is an extremely popular mountain biking and equestrian destination with several excellent singletrack loops covering almost 15 miles of rolling terrain. Trails offer something for all levels, but tend toward fast and smooth hardpack singletrack, with moderate climbs, and a good number of roots, logs and ramped log hops. Some technical sections will require beginners to dismount, but intermediates should find most sections rideable and challenging. Trails can be crowded on weekends, with much lighter use during the weekdays.
History: MORE built most of these trails in cooperation with DNR starting in 1995. The white loop was opened in 1996, followed by the yellow, and blue loops. With permission from DNR, MORE built a new 1 mile section of challenging trail in May 2002, and another 3 miles in 2004-2005 (blazed orange). Maps were installed at each trail junction in 2007. Schaeffer Farm is connected by trail to Black Hills Regional Park via the Hoyles Mill Connector Trail, built in 2005. MORE also has a proposal under review by DNR to build a 4 mile singletrack connection to the Clopper Lake area of Seneca Creek State Park
Notes: Schaeffer Farms trails are multi-use publicly owned trails. You will encounter equestrians, hikers, runners, and families out for casual walks. Please follow the rules of the trail and yield to other trail users, stop and ask permission before passing equestrians, and give a friendly greeting to other users. These trails are for everyone to enjoy. Be an ambassador for responsible mountain biking. Unauthorized trail building or the construction of man-made stunts is strictly against the law. If you are interested in working on trails contact the trail liaison and come out for a MORE trail work day.
Directions
Interstate 270 to exit 15B Rt. 118 West - Follow for 2.8 miles - Right onto Richter Farm Road - Take left on 4-way stop on Schaeffer Road - Stay on Schaeffer Road through traffic circle - Shortly after road narrows look for sign to Seneca State Park on the left - Trailhead is at end of parking lot after gate.
Trail Information
Trail Length: 15 miles
Trail Type: 5
Trail Level: Intermediate
Number of Trails: 5
Website: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/senecaguide.html (Seneca Creek)
Fees: N/A
Park Hours: Trail Closure Information: During the winter months DNR will close the gate except when trails are unusually dry or during a long cold snap. Do not ride when the gate is closed. You can be ticketed if riding when the gate is closed. No night riding is allowed except with special permission from the park. Call the Seneca Creek Trails hotline for current trail status 301-924-1998. DNR uses an honor system for all other months when the trails are closed for 24 hours after a heavy rain...
Night Riding: Available on a limited, reservation-only basis in the Fall under a special arrangement with MD-DNR. Check the Rides forum for more information.
References
Trail Map: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/maps/schaffertrailmap.gif
GPS Track:
Videos
Photos
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