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Little Seneca Lake – Black Rock Mill loop from Germantown

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Little Seneca Lake – Black Rock Mill loop from Germantown

Moderate

3.5

(12)

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Little Seneca Lake – Black Rock Mill loop from Germantown

04:33

55.1km

650m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Hoyles Mill Conservation Park

Seneca Creek State Park

Black Hill Regional Park

South Germantown Recreational Park

Little Seneca Greenway Stream Valley Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.09 km

Lake Churchill

Lake

14.4 km

Little Seneca Lake

Highlight • Lake

Little Seneca Lake is a 505-acre reservoir in Montgomery County, Maryland. Created in 1984 as an emergency water supply for the Washington, D.C. area, it also serves as a popular …

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19.5 km

Boyds Local Park

Nature Reserve

21.9 km

Hoyles Mill Conservation Park

Nature Reserve

30.9 km

Seneca Creek State Park

Highlight • Forest

Seneca Creek State Park is a 6,300-acre park centered around Seneca Creek and the woodland and wetland areas created by the waterway. There are a bunch of trails great for …

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33.5 km

Black Rock Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Just the walls remain of the 1815 Black Rock saw- and gristmill in Seneca Creek State Park. The structure was stabilized and representations of mill machinery were added in 1980.

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37.6 km

Schaeffer Farm Trail System

Highlight • MTB Park

Schaeffer Farm Trail System is located in the heart of Seneca Creek State Park. No matter what you are up to, you will find it here: a small after work …

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38.6 km

South Germantown Recreational Park

Highlight • Rest Area

South Germantown Recreational Park is a very busy Montgomery Park. It is a large park that offers a variety of activities including hiking, biking, archery, miniature golf, swimming, soccer, picnicking, and adventure play along with many more.

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47.2 km

Little Seneca Lake

Lake

49.5 km

Black Hill Road bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The small bridge on Black Hill Road gives you absolutely wonderful views of the surrounding forest, especially in the fall.

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49.7 km

Black Hill Regional Park

Highlight • Lake

With over 20 miles (32 km) of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding, Black Hill is a great place to explore and tuck into a picnic.

You'll also …

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52.1 km

View of Little Seneca Lake from the Black Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Black Hill Trail in Maryland winds through the scenic landscapes of Black Hill Regional Park, offering peaceful views of Little Seneca Lake and lush woodland surroundings. It's a moderately …

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55.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

12.0 km

9.62 km

5.86 km

1.67 km

1.31 km

108 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

9.31 km

8.00 km

3.58 km

1.28 km

228 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 20 July

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Little Seneca Lake – Black Rock Mill loop from Germantown

Little Seneca Lake

Seneca Creek State Park

Black Rock Mill

Schaeffer Farm Trail System

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Black Hill Road bridge

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View of Little Seneca Lake from the Black Hill Trail

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