St. John’s Rock ORV Trail to Open in Maryland

St. John’s Rock Trail makes history as the first ORV trail ever to be designed and built by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

The following is from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, regarding the planned opening of the St. John’s Rock Off-Road Vehicle Trail on July 21:

Maryland
The St. John’s Rock ORV Trail opens in Maryland next weekend. It is the first ORV trail ever created by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

WHO:
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Mark Belton
State Senator George C. Edwards (invited)
State Delegate Wendell R. Beitzel (invited)
Garrett County Commissioner Paul Edwards
Maryland Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance President Ken Kyler

WHAT:
Grand opening of St. John’s Rock Off-Road Vehicle Trail and campground

WHERE:
Savage River State Forest (GPS coordinates)

WHEN:
Friday, July 21 at noon

WHY:
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and partners will celebrate the opening of St. John’s Rock Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Trail, the department’s first-ever ORV trail designed specifically for ORV enthusiasts and riders. The trail is scheduled to be open for day use and overnight camping later this month.

Features of the new trail will include:

  • Unique campsite designed to support ORV riders
  • Single-track hare scramble style trail sections for motorcycles
  • Technical trail spur loops for all-terrain vehicles
  • Full-size rock crawl area for four-wheel drive vehicle

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