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A guide to trails in Garrett County, MDWALKGARRETT Cranesville SwampSPRINGSUMMERFALLWINTERHealth Education and Outreachat the Garrett County Health Department301-334-7730Meadow Mountain TrailUpdated June 2025I took a walk in the woods and came outtaller than the trees. -Henry David Thoreau

Immediate BenefitsLong-Term BenefitsBrain HealthReduces risk ofdeveloping dementia(including Alzheimer’sdisease) and reduces riskof depressionHeart HealthLowers risk of heartdiseaseSource:SleepImproves sleep qualityLess AnxietyReduces feelings of anxietyBlood PressureReduces blood pressureLowers risk of 8 cancers(bladder, breast, colon,endometrium,esophagus, kidney, lung,and stomach)Cancer PreventionHealthy WeightReduces risk of weightgainImproves bone healthBone StrengthBalance andCoordinationReduces risk of fallsDid you know?Moderation is key to safe exercise!Don’t try to do too much, too soon. Always start slowly and graduallybuild speed, force, and intensity.Always consult your doctor before starting a walking or otherexercise program, especially if you’re recovering from a recentinjury or surgery, or if you have a chronic condition. Adults should get 30 minutes or more of exercise at least 5 days aweek. Children should get 60 minutes or more of exercise each day. Always use proper gear. Replace your athletic shoes when they wearout. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes that let you movefreely and are light enough to release your body heat. When youexercise in cold weather, dress in removable layers.Warm up to prepare your body for exercise. This will increase yourheart rate and blood flow, and loosen up muscles, tendons,ligaments, and joints.While stretching, move only until you reach a point of muscletension. Remember, stretching shouldn’t hurt! Inhale before youstretch and exhale as you release. This will help you release slowlyand maintain control. Take your time. Breathe regularly to help lower your bloodpressure and increase the blood supply to your brain.Drink water before, during, and after exercise. This will preventdehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.Make cooling down the final phase of your exercise routine. Itshould take twice as long as your warm up. Slow your motions andlessen the intensity at least 10 minutes before you stop completely.

Meet the Community Health Outreach Workers from the Garrett County Health Department! Their mission is to encourage wellness and the prevention ofrisky behaviors by bringing health education into thecommunity and connecting people to needed services.Katie Lucaskaitlin.lucas@maryland.govHeather Bergheather.berg@maryland.govBloomingtonLoch LynnMtn. Lake ParkOaklandSwantonCrellinDeer ParkKitzmillerOaklandSouthernGarrettCountyMachelle Bendermachelle.bender@maryland.govJamie Spanojamie.spano1@maryland.govAccidentBittingerGrantsville McHenryAsher GladeFriendsvilleGrantsvilleKeyser’s RidgeNorthernGarrettCountyHealth Education & Outreach 301-334-7730 or 301-895-3111Walk your way to better healthWant more information? Scan the QR codes to learn more!MD DNR map of state forests in GCGC Adventure Map AllTrails

KEY+ paved trail ^ 1 lap = 1/4 mile on lane #1 No public access during school hoursOaklandTown Parking LotStart at green Park PlaceWay street sign byDevler’s. Cross thebridge and turn aroundbefore crossing the road Mosser Road Heritage TrailStart in the parking lot of theFine Arts building, near theMosser Road Heritage Trail sign. Cross the bridge, then MosserRoad, and walk to theintersection of 219. Walk back=1.4 milesI. Crellin Elementary School Loop (115 Kendall Dr) Loop = 1/4 mi CRELLINMCHENRYFINZELSavageRiver StateForestPotomacStateForestGarrettStateForestF. Oakland * The Glades Park + (10 Spruce Ln) 1 mi loop * Southern High School Track + ^ (345 Oakland Dr) * Oakland Town Parking Lot + (Park Place Way) 1 miC. Grantsville Park + (Miller St) 2 loops = 1 miB. Accident * Accident Town Trail (N North St) + 2.5 loops = 1 mi * Northern High School Track + ^ (86 Pride Parkway) * Margraff Plantation Loop (Fratz Rd) 5 mi loop * Meshach Browning Trail System (1249 Bumble Bee Rd) Trail system = 6 mi, Trail perimeter = 3.6 miA. Friendsville * Friendsville Riverside Community Park + (Old River Rd) 1 loop = .7 mi * Kendall Trail (321 Chestnut St) Out and back = 5 miG. Mountain Lake Park * Wooddell Park + (Cedar St) 3 laps = 1 mi * Broadford Park + (123 Recreation Lane) 1 loop = 1 miH. Loch Lynn Heights Wetlands Trail + (300 Second Ave) 1 loop = .8 miE. McHenry * Mosser Road Heritage Trail (Mosser Rd)D. Finzel Swamp Trail (305 Cranberry Swamp Rd) Out and back = 1 miNorthern Garrett CountySouthern Garrett CountyJ. Kitzmiller * Kitzmiller Flood Wall + (W Center St) 1 mi * Kitzmiller Botanic Garden + (W Main St) 3 loops = 1 mi