Name: West End Swamp Bypass
Rating: 4.0

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Going CW around the lake, this trail kicks off to the left at the bottom of the hill just before the long stretch that is normally muddy and roots and just plain annoying. The trail seems to be an old deer path that was converted to a riding path. Very enjoyable ride compared to the mud.

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Local Club: Southern Maryland Mountain Bike Association

Aug 7, 2025: 17 August 2025 – Sunday Family Group Ride

Apr 8, 2025: 27 April 2025 – Sunday Family Group Ride

Feb 26, 2025: 4 May 2025 – Sunday Group Ride

Land Manager: Maryland DNR - Park Service - St. Mary's River State Park

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4.0 from 1 vote

#3

in Salem State Forest/Saint Mary's Lake

#18982

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4.0 from 1 vote

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#3

in Salem State Forest/Sai…

#256

in Maryland

#18,982

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SMMB extended the bridge to cover the muddy area also.

Nov 6, 2022 near California, MD

skinny section just before rejoining the main trail, tight right hand turn to get onto it.

Nov 19, 2021 near California, MD

Nov 19, 2021 near Leonard…, MD

Sep 23, 2013 near California, MD

Sep 23, 2013 near California, MD

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Jan 13, 2022

ANDREW G

All clear. New signage at CW entrance to the bypass seems to have increased traffic on this trail, the leaves are far more packed than expected. 9.5mi — 1h 00m

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