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Abandoned railroad – Little Gunpowder Falls loop from Fallston

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Abandoned railroad – Little Gunpowder Falls loop from Fallston

Moderate

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(2825)

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Abandoned railroad – Little Gunpowder Falls loop from Fallston

01:54

21.3km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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Parking

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4.28 km

Abandoned railroad

Highlight • Structure

This is an old segment of the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad. You can follow the MD & PA Trail for a few miles along the river and through the trees between Pleasantville Bridge and Bottom Road Bridge.

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15.7 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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18.6 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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18.8 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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18.8 km

Bottom Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 297-meter section of Bottom Road is compacted dirt, however it's really well maintained and smooth. Just use caution on really rainy days.

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21.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

5.27 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

2.97 km

2.52 km

1.37 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Abandoned railroad – Little Gunpowder Falls loop from Fallston

Abandoned railroad

Gunpowder Falls State Park (Pleasantville Area)

Little Gunpowder Falls

Bottom Road Steel Bridge

Bottom Road

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