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Jericho Covered Bridge – Jerusalem Mill Trail loop from Germantown

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Jericho Covered Bridge – Jerusalem Mill Trail loop from Germantown

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3.0

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Jericho Covered Bridge – Jerusalem Mill Trail loop from Germantown

04:34

54.3km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.17 km

Gunpowder Falls State Park Franklintown Area

Nature Reserve

12.5 km

Jericho Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Jericho Covered Bridge was built in 1865 and is located close to historic Jerusalem Mill Village. The red iconic bridge is one of the most popular pictures in the area besides Jerusalem Mill.

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13.7 km

Jerusalem Mill Trail is named after the nearby Mill from the 18th and 19th centuries. The trail mostly leads through the woods and is connected to Little Gunpowder Trail along the river of the same name.

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15.2 km

Gunpowder Falls State Park Jerusalem Mill Area

Nature Reserve

20.2 km

Little Gunpowder Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a wonderfully scenic singletrack trail that winds its way along the southern bank of Little Gunpowder Falls with continuous views of the river. The trail is packed dirt and only mildly technical.

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22.3 km

Bottom Road Steel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The iconic bridge here is beautiful and open to views of Little Gunpowder Falls. The bridge is narrow and you share the road with the cars while you cross.

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38.3 km

Gunpowder Falls State Park (Pleasantville Area)

Highlight • Forest

Pleasantville Area is part of the Gunpowder Falls State Park and is located a little north of the Jerusalem Mill Area. It hosts multiple trails through the forest, that include creek crossings and parts along Little Gunpowder Falls.

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41.2 km

Little Gunpowder Falls

Highlight • River

The trail system around the Little Gunpowder Falls is perfect for a shady mountain bike ride on hot summer days.

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44.6 km

Dick Branch waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The waterfall cascades down the length of the Waterfall Trail, which follows Dick Branch on both sides. There are stepping logs and stones to help you cross the creek.

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46.1 km

Harford Road Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is ample parking at the trailhead and access to the trail system on both sides of the road. From here you can explore a network of peaceful singletrack trails that fork off of Little Gunpowder.

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54.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

8.92 km

8.49 km

4.46 km

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

16.3 km

4.65 km

917 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

37°C

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22 %

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Jericho Covered Bridge – Jerusalem Mill Trail loop from Germantown

Jericho Covered Bridge

Jerusalem Mill Trail

Little Gunpowder Trail

Bottom Road Steel Bridge

Gunpowder Falls State Park (Pleasantville Area)

Little Gunpowder Falls

Dick Branch waterfall

Harford Road Trailhead

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