Park · Potomac State Forest Backbone Area, Maryland

Best hikes in Potomac State Forest Backbone Area

The 10 best of 10 trails in Potomac State Forest Backbone Area, Maryland, ranked by route quality.

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6
Hard
2
Expert
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  1. Backbone Mountain Snow Mobile Trail Expert · 13.9 mi (22.4 km) · Elevation Gain 2,201 ft (671 m) · 5 hr 35 min
  2. Lostland Run Trail Hard · 7.5 mi (12.1 km) · Elevation Gain 774 ft (236 m) · 2 hr 50 min
  3. 3d Archery Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 92 ft (28 m) · 15 min
  4. Eagle Scout Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 13 ft (4 m) · 5 min
  5. Ccc Fish Rearing Ponds Trail Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km) · Elevation Gain 49 ft (15 m) · 20 min
  6. Potomac Overlook Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 10 min
  7. Potomac Riverside Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 5 min
  8. Garrett Forest - Backbone Mountain Expert · 13.9 mi (22.4 km) · Elevation Gain 2,201 ft (671 m) · 4 hr 50 min
  9. Backbone Mountain Snow Mobile Trail Hard · 13.9 mi (22.4 km) · Elevation Gain 2,201 ft (671 m) · 3 hr 10 min
  10. Ccc Fish Rearing Ponds Spur Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 13 ft (4 m) · 5 min

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