Near Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
View of the Gun Powder River from the NCR trail near the entrance to the "off trail" trails.
Near Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
Entrance trail looking from the NCR Trail.
Near Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
NCR Trail looking north back to Paper Mill Road from trail entrance.
Near Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
Sparks NCR.
Near Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
Gunpowder Falls South of Monkton.

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Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

4.4 (5 Ratings)
A 20-mile rail trail along the Big Gunpowder Falls.
20
mi
Distance
938
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
This multi-use trail is open from sunrise to sunset.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
20mi
Distance
938ft
Elevation Gain
405ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
792ft
High Point
243ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This rail-trail stretches from Ashland, Maryland north to the Maryland-Pennsylvania line, passing through many historic communities and quaint towns. This is a classic rail trail, with primarily wide paths, although there are a few sections where it narrows. There's not much elevation gain and the trail is generally easy except for the length. It's a very scenic hike along the Big Gunpowder Falls, with frequent viewing areas, bathrooms, park benches and picnic areas. There are also many historic railroad signs and markers along the way.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Cheryl Ladota