Welcome back to Day 24 of Walktober!
Today, we’re heading back to Garrett Trails and highlighting the Laurel Run & Wallman Area Trails!
While I tend to prefer easy access, in-town trails, it’s important to highlight the many vivid nature experiences that Garrett County has to offer for those with an adventurous spirit! These trails offer a variety of ways to get outdoors (before it gets too chilly!) and get active!
Most of this trail follows old roads but there is a section of active road from Audley Riley Road to Wallman Road. Trails are on Potomac State Forest and primitive campsites are available by permit.
Laurel Run Road – Mountain bikers and off-road vehicle (ORV) users will particularly enjoy this dirt road that runs southward from its intersection with Wallman Road to its terminus near the Potomac River. Views from the road offer a chance to see dense areas of mountain laurel. This trail is open to motor vehicles.
Wallman Road – This trail travels downhill from Laurel Run Road to a small parking lot near the Potomac River. The forest cover in this area is ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife, including wild turkey, white-tailed deer and black bears. Good birding and wildflowers. Hikers and mountain bikers can make a circuit back to their starting point by using the 3.5 mile Loop Road.
https://www.garretttrails.org/laurel-run-and-wallman-area-trails.html
Make sure you check out Garrett Trails’ website (https://www.garretttrails.org/laurel-run-and-wallman-area-trails.html) for more information on this trail and online maps!
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I will have to check this out.
Heard there are lots of rattlesnakes in the Wallman area. No thanks!!
Love learning about these trails!
So many wonderful options in GC. If dressed properly these can be enjoyed all winter long!!!! My favorite time to hike at Swallow Falls is in the winter. I wear yaktrax on my shoes to prevent me from slipping if there is any ice.
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes.” I enjoy winter hiking as well!
Love hearing about all these trails. We got a walk in near our house today. Great day for a walk.
I haven’t tried these trails yet. I’ll definitely keep them in mind.
I got 2 walks in today and a total of 12,179 steps! It’s so much easier to reach my step goals on days I’m not at work!
The bucket list keeps growing! Thank you for sharing!
Never knew there were so many options right here!
Def looks beautiful!!
This area is very scenic. Lots of Mt. Streams, hills, Mt. Laurel. & pines. I like to go there in the winter. Snakes are all sleeping.Roads splits down to river.
i’ll have to check these out!
I am excited to learn about all the trails available! I’d like to explore them all.