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Black Rock Mill – Schaeffer Farm Trail System loop from Seneca

Black Rock Mill – Schaeffer Farm Trail System loop from Seneca

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4.8

(7689)

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Black Rock Mill – Schaeffer Farm Trail System loop from Seneca

04:23

79.2km

660m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: June 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 79.0 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.56 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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12.2 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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19.9 km

Boyds Local Park

Nature Reserve

39.2 km

Westward view from Sugarloaf Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

View towards Dickerson and Point of Rocks

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48.6 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely gravel and dirt trail that remains in decent condition year round. With the canal on one side, and the river on the other, you are immersed in a lovely landscape with plenty of wildlife to see.

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52.0 km

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

Highlight • Natural Monument

This amazing tree stands witness over this truly historic site and invites to stop for a picnic.

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58.1 km

Ruins

66.0 km

Lockhouse 25

Highlight • Historical Site

This Lockhouse saw the Civil War unfold as the two sides crossed from one side of the river to the other. It can now be rented as a base camp for your cycling excursions in the area.

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73.8 km

Horsepen Branch Primitive Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

The Horse Pen Branch campsite is a hiker/biker campsite not accessible by car. Amenities include a chemical toilet, water, picnic table, and grill.

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79.0 km

Riley’s lock

Highlight • Monument

Riley’s Lock is a fun, happening place. Every time I pass by it is bustling with activity. There are two row boat clubs along Seneca creek. There are kayak, jet …

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79.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

32.3 km

8.99 km

2.18 km

641 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

19.3 km

18.1 km

9.02 km

457 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

36°C

26°C

11 %

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Black Rock Mill – Schaeffer Farm Trail System loop from Seneca

Black Rock Mill

Schaeffer Farm Trail System

Westward view from Sugarloaf Mountain

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

Lockhouse 25

Horsepen Branch Primitive Campsite

Riley’s lock

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