Hiking Trail Information for Garrett County

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Trail Maps Now Available!!! Buy Trail Maps Online From the MD DNR DNR Garrett County Trail Guide Page Garrett County Hiking Trail Descriptions Pictured Left: The towering Hemlocks and ancient rocks at Swallow Falls State Park. Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow. ~Henry David Thoreau

Deep Creek Lake is the perfect place to base explorations of nearly 90,000 acres of Public Lands. Hiking trails range in difficulty from easy walks on well maintained trails, to more wilderness trails that may feature steep climbs and rugged terrain. Your best bet is to explore the trail description links and check out trails you feel are in your difficulty range. You'll be amazed how occupied and peaceful the kids are when out exploring a trail. There's magic under every leaf....waiting to be discovered.

You can also learn how to go safely hiking and discover new trails by going on a guided hike. Groups can hire a guide to lead them on everything from a gentle Swallow Falls Nature walk to a challenging 3 hour round trip uphill hike to the top of Big Savage Mountain which offers a glorious view atop the summit ledges.

	Trail Selections Rugged Wilderness Trails: Big Savage Mountain trail from the Savage Dam Tailwaters to the summit, Lost Lands, Deep Creek Lake St. Pk. Firetower Trail Medium: Meadow Mountain, Monroe Run, Poplar Lick, Garrett Trail System Easy Trails: Swallow Falls Trail, Swallow Falls State Park (pictured left top), Brandt Mine Trail (pictured at left bottom) Deep Creek State Park After a day's walk everything has twice its usual value. ~George Macauley Trevelyan Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. ~John Muir
Group hiking is extra special and fun.

Hikers (especially those venturing into State Wildlands or other remote areas where rescue or evacuation could be difficult) should always prepare for worst case scenarios and carry with them the following items:

• Small day pack
• First aid kit
• Map and compass and know how to use it
• Full water bottle (purification tablets?)
• Snacks
• Whistle
• Pocket Knife
• Dry matches
• Raingear
• Extra layer of clothing
• Flashlight
• Tell someone where you are going and when you plant to be back

View into the Middle Fork     Wildlands

Bird Guides & Flower Sites Appalachian Wildflowers Wildflower Information. Org Native Plant Information Network Birds Of Maryland Maryland Ornithological Society Birding and Ecology Site Links Make your trek into the woods more interesting and rewarding learn about the animals and environment and what makes nature so special.