Where 2 Wheel Trails
Frederick Watershed Area
6313 Ford Road , Frederick, MD 21702
lat/lng: 39.52345,-77.45668
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The roads at the watershed would definitely not be considered expert level, but they provide enough entertainment to spend some time out in your rig exploring. FYI: learned this the hard way, but there are no facilities in this forest. In addition to the roads, there are a number of ponds to explore.
Directions:
6010 Mountaindale Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
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Member since Jul 15, 2023
Closed?
Submitted on Jul 15, 2023
Went today to check the area out, the entire area was closed, even the main loop/road. Not sure if it was just for today or it's all closed.
Member since Jul 15, 2023
Closed?
Submitted on Jul 15, 2023
Went today to check the area out, the entire area was closed, even the main loop/road. Not sure if it was just for today or it's all closed.
Member since Oct 13, 2021
Easy fun loop
Submitted on Oct 24, 2021
I wanted to get off road and this was super close by. Easy, was in 2hi. Some ruts, some big potholes. Well maintained nothing technical. Most roads were closed did the main loop. Scenic spots. I’ll go back and check when some of the other roads are open. I give it a thumbs up as Fredrick is close for lunch.
Member since Jun 27, 2021
Question
Submitted on Jul 04, 2021
There is a lot of signs that said restricted access and do not trespass, was that there before when you guys went or is it new and access is really restricted now.
Member since Jul 02, 2020
Nice views
Submitted on Jan 01, 2021
Lots of intersecting roads. Many are poorly maintained. There was some snow on the ground that added a level of difficulty to the trail.
Member since Nov 25, 2020
Nice scenery
Submitted on Dec 06, 2020
Cool place, not rough at all but the scenery is tremendous.
Member since Oct 17, 2020
4WD not needed
Submitted on Oct 17, 2020
Road is basically a gravel road. We passed a few cars along the way. Looks like there used to be trails off the main gravel road but everything is gated and locked up. Pretty ride though with the leaves changing.
Member since Oct 17, 2020
4WD not needed
Submitted on Oct 17, 2020
Road is basically a gravel road. We passed a few cars along the way. Looks like there used to be trails off the main gravel road but everything is gated and locked up. Pretty ride though with the leaves changing.
Member since Jul 05, 2020
Roads were open!
Submitted on Jul 06, 2020
It was easy driving, but pretty. Just a couple of hikers parked along one road and lots of wildlife to see. Saw deer and a black bear on our drive through.
Member since Jul 05, 2020
Roads were open!
Submitted on Jul 06, 2020
It was easy driving, but pretty. Just a couple of hikers parked along one road and lots of wildlife to see. Saw deer and a black bear on our drive through.
Member since Apr 28, 2017
Better directions
Submitted on Jul 02, 2020
Here are some more specific instructions to get you to the trail head: 6010 Mountaindale Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788. This address will take you to the Trail Head Parking lot on Mountaindale Road. Mountaindale will be on the left of Route 15 north of Frederick. You take a left at Hessong Bridge Road, cross southbound Rte.15 and take a left on the access road to Mountaindale.
Member since Sep 29, 2019
A lot of the roads are closing
Submitted on Sep 29, 2019
The stream crossing was closed 2/1/19. The rest of the roads are closing to motorized vehicles on 12/1/19.
Member since Sep 14, 2019
mild dirt roads
Submitted on Sep 14, 2019
Pretty drive but no challenge. Never put it in 4wheel drive.