Schaeffer Farms (Germantown, Md)

Schaeffer Farms is an extremely popular mountain biking destination with several excellent singletrack loops covering almost 12 miles of rolling terrain. Trails offer something for all levels, but tend toward fast and smooth hardpack singletrack, with moderate climbs, and a good number of log and ramped log hops. Some technical sections will require beginners to dismount, but intermediates should find most sections rideable and challenging. Trails can be crowded on weekends, with much lighter use during the weekdays.

Trail Closure Information: During the winter months DNR will close the gate except when trails are unusually dry. Do not ride when the gate is closed.  Call the Seneca Creek Trails hotline for current trail status 301-924-1998.


Directions: Interstate 270 to exit 15B Rt. 118 West - Follow for 5 miles - Right onto Richter Farm Road - Take left on 4-way stop on Schaeffer Road - Stay on Schaeffer Road through traffic circle - Shortly after road narrows look for sign to Seneca State Park on the left - Trailhead is at end of parking lot after gate.