New Freedom – Waterfall loop from Glen Rock

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New Freedom – Waterfall loop from Glen Rock

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New Freedom – Waterfall loop from Glen Rock

03:00

47.0km

290m

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: August 23, 2026

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Torrey C Brown Rail Trail

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8.03 km

New Freedom

Highlight • Settlement

Originally named “Freedom” after the Free family, the town adopted its current moniker “New Freedom” in 1873 to avoid confusion with another existing town. The borough's heritage is evident in …

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8.55 km

The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is a 20-mile trail that follows the former Northern Central Railway and stretches from Northern Baltimore to the Pennsylvania state line. It's a great trail for runners, hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders.

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15.8 km

BeeTree Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The preserve has miles of well maintained trails, pavilions, and restrooms. BeeTree preserve is named after BeeTree run and was donated to the church in 1965.

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16.8 km

Beetree Run

Lake

23.6 km

Gnome Garden on the NCR Trail

Highlight • Structure

Just off the trail is a pretty outrageous gnome garden. The art installation is really well made and a must-see if you are on the trail! There is a drink and snack station that uses the honor system.

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24.5 km

Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

36.8 km

Mason-Dixon Line

Highlight • Monument

The Mason-Dixon Line separates the four US states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia. The spot marked here defines the border between Pennsylvania and Maryland and lies along the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail.

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