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:
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