Reviewed by: Craig , from Eldersburg, MD

Summary:
Yes, this is mostly a fire road route but is still gives some fun.
The trail (I take) starts from the NE of the Rt 32 bridge. You do about 1.5 miles of fire road with minor ups and downs. You then come to a relatively short but steep hill climb which ends under the powerlines. Bearing to the left, you ride down through the tall grass and end up at a hike-a-bike stream crossing. The trail takes on a single-track for a little over a mile then becomes a fire road once again. You do a little in and out of the fire road system and add in 2 small stream crossings. I tend to bail out where Irving Ruby Rd. dead-ends (after about 7 miles). It about 3/4 mile back up to 32.
Not technical, but a nice workout. And hey, YOUR RIDING! Isn't that the real important thing anyway?

Recommended Route:
North east of the bridge on 32

Reviewed by: Larry , from Sykesville

Summary:
I grew up riding this trail. There are a ton of side trails with varying degrees of difficulty, depending on how far down the trail you go. Explore it, and you'll find what you're looking for. WATCH OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES. This area is a popular spot to ride.

Recommended Route:
Southern side of 32 bridge, ride east.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
McKelkin (Patapsco)

Reviewed by: Jeff , from Ellicott City

Summary:
My friends and I used to ride once a week, starting in daylight and finishing in pitch black. We have created plenty of singletrack off the fireroads on the west side of the resevoir. This is an excellent course for beginners. Watch out for the hunters in the fall.

Recommended Route:
After parking on north side of bridge, head back across bridge and hang a right about 1/4 mile on right onto hidden singletrack.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
McKeldin and Avalon

Reviewed by: Marty , from Sykesville

Summary:
I'm a beginning rider (about 5 months now) and found this to be a nice ride but pretty confusing. There are lots of deadends to hose you up if you don't know where you are going (which I don't!!). I went the other day and made a 9.5 mile out and back ride. It has alot of not too steep hills and you can get some good speed up with just a few rocks and roots in the way. There are some single track paths but I haven't explored all of them yet. I think there are lots of chances to explore and it seems like a good place to go if you don't have time to drive far. Seemed like a good place for a novice to develope technique. I'll be back. I have lots to develope!!

Recommended Route:
I came up rt32 and crossed the bridge. Parked right after it in the small lot on the right. I took the trail on the right (where the cable is).

Other recommended trails in the same area:
McKeldin and Patapsco near Catonsville.