Reviewed by: Brad , from Crofton

Summary:
Mainly double track and wide sections of trail. This area can get wet and muddy after rains so check it out when it has been dry for a while, unless you like it sloppy. The other side of the track has some flat singletrack. This is good place to grab some friends and explore. Trails here are for begginner to intermediate riders. Few roots and logs make for a tame ride but still offers a challenge to some. 10 miles of trails.

Recommended Route:
A good place to start out is at the new WB&A Trailhead parking area which is between bowie state and the old bowie horse track. From the parking lot head away from the paved trailhead and main road toward the brick building at the far end of the lot. Take a left before the building onto the trail. Stay on the old section of railroad which has been converted to a trail. Some smaller trails branch out but they all end up near the same place. These will get you back behind bowie state and over to the lakes and eventually to the amtrack. These are great trails to explore but they don't offer much in the way of a thrilling experience. The most excitement you'll have is waiting under the amtrak brige for the train to pass over. IT IS WORTH IT!!! At this point you will have hopefully covered most of the trails on the bowie state side of the track. Continue under the bridge to the other side and there will be a trailhead just to your right which is marked by a cleaver sign "Trail". There are a couple man-made bridges that take you over the small streams. Continue along the singletrack beside the river. After a while you can double back to the tracks and finish the ride by taking new routes back to the parking lot.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Anything at Patapsco, Schaeffer Farms, and some good stuff north of Baltimore.

Reviewed by: Dave , from Hyattsville, Md

Summary:
Actually this park is split in 2 sections. The area North and West of Lemmons Bridge Road is actually Fran Uhler while south of it once you cross under the railroad bridge is Patuxent River Park (not to be confused with the Upper Marboro section featured on this web sight). Patuxent River Park
Follow the main trail from under the RR bridge south 2 miles to the end at the WB&A trail head (or trail tail) and pumping station? The trail is sparcely marked with orange ribbons and runs north/south along the river. It may eventually be an extension of the WB&A trail. It is an old railroad bed with plates, spikes, and ties along the way. Terrain varies from loose gravel, sand, limestone chunks, to dirt and mud. The white trail that runs closer to the river part of the way is a swamp so don't bother with it. There are several trails that branch of the main trail and more that branch off those trails. They are what make this park interesting. Mostly beginner to advanced beginner single and double track. Trails intersect the main trail at 3/4 mile, 1 1/4, and 1 1/2 miles from the south WB&A enterance. Found a motor cross course near the west side (Bowie State enterance) with some decent jumps. Fran Uhler Natural Area
Found 2 enterances off of Lemmons Bridge Road that are 1 mile from the MARC parking lot. The first is a fire road that leads to crossing trails. It goes 1 1/2 miles to 197 but the last 1/2 mile is no trespassing. Ran out of daylight, will checkout and report back at a later date. There is a trail marked "trail" just after the road but before RR bridge. It lasted 1/3 mile before dissapearing into the river. In summary I recommend this place; 1) When dry for several days
2) If you are a beginner or like nature
3) Not too geographically challenged. Lots of short but interesting trails in a relatively small area.

Recommended Route:
See posting by Bryan from Elkridge. It is 1 1/4 miles from MARC paring lot to enterance under railroad bridge. No specific recommended trail but there are many fun trails off of the main trail.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Patuxent River Park, Cedarville State Forest, the pits

Reviewed by: Bryan , from Elkridge

Summary:
As stated earlier, this area can be very wet & muddy. It's a good trail for beginners that are at least comfortable with their bike. More experienced riders will probably get bored from the lack of speed you can gain or challenging terrain other than rocks & mud. Not a trail I will rush back to, but it's at least one more trail I can add to my list!

Recommended Route:
After leaving the MARC Train Park-N-Ride, proceed to right down Lemons Bridge Rd to park entrance---Vehicle gate. Go around gate or lift bike over. Lift over or go around gate. Follow trail straight. (Other trails will break off to the left. Explored one, but led to swamp.) Follow to right under train tracks. Gets very rocky at this point. Stay to right and follow trail that was once (and still is) a rail bed. It gets very bumpy--watch out for wood and spikes from rail bed. It gets very muddy back there!!! Other trails break off from this, but this will lead to WB&A.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Not very familiar with Bowie area.

Reviewed by: Jim , from Bowie

Summary:
Good trails considering where they are...there is about a 20 mile loop running between the trails, a couple small parks, powerline roads and the streets. It starts close to the intersection of 197 and 50 and runs behind the MARC rail, then back. Nothing spectacular, but for Bowie residents it's good to go. I would consider most of the trails to be at the beginner level with some sections very challenging.

Recommended Route:
Follow the dirt road/former rail bed back to the water treatment plant (WB&A Trail Head) and make a left following it to behind the horse training track...ride behind the horse track and follow the singletrack to the left between the residential zone off Race Track Road, river and RT 301 to Yorktown Street. If desired, follow Race Track Road back to White Marsh Park for a few more miles of paved trails/single track.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Patuxent River Park and Cedarville State Forest.