Reviewed by: insanebikerboy ,  Cross Country Rider , from Athens TN

Summary:
My first time on the trail. It's a pretty good trail, but it looks to me like a lot of it has washed away (around the roots of several trees) next to the creek. At any rate, it's pretty decent, I'd say about medium difficulty. Lots of roots, some of which just come up on you aroung a curve and you either stop real fast (endo) or manage to get over them, and next to the creek can be pretty hairy, the trail was almost gone so it felt like I was riding on the side of a hill! One thing I noticed was that it didn't seem to be well maintained. Lots of crap on the trail, and lots of trash, so lend a hand and pick some up! There are a couple of different trails, but all said it's about 4-5 miles total. On the out and back, the back was a lot more fun than the out!

Recommended Route:
Start next to the football field. You can see the trail right at the edge of the woods. Looks like a horse trail. Go in, hit it to the left, and go down to the bottom. Follow it to the right along the river/creek and around (and around) till it comes back to the fields. Look to the left and you should be able to see the out and back going down the hill. Follow it for some good riding with a couple of creek crossings and a few quick climbs. Not a bad ride for any evening.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Patapsco State Park, the Avalon area

Reviewed by: Steve Johanson , from Baltimore

Summary:
This area is officially called "Odenton Nature Area"

Reviewed by: Steve , from Annapolis

Summary:
Needs some maintenance.

Recommended Route:
To find the out and back: Get on the technical singletrack down by the river. (river on the left). At the end (intersection, landscape ties) go left down the ravine then left over the wood foot bridge. Cross the bridge and up the steps. At top of steps go left, (somewhat hidden) and follow the off-camber ridge. Just before the trail spits you out onto the field, look left (hidden) for a trail. This is the out and back. Follow across 2 creeks. You will end up close to a sewage pumping station.

Reviewed by: RivaBiker , from Riva

Summary:
I was able to squeeze 1-2 miles out of the short off-camber trails near the stream, but couldn't locate the 4-5 mile out-&-back that others have mentioned. I hear you need to cross the river...can anyone clarify where the longer trail is?

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Governor's Bridge. Start at the single lane bridge @ AA/PG county line. Lots of trails back in through there.

Reviewed by: John , from Annapolis

Summary:
Good trail for training after work if you live in the area. Some challenging singlas track by the water. Watch for steep drops where the traily gets iffy.

Recommended Route:
Behind track board- left at fork