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Black Rock Mill – Little Seneca Lake loop from Seneca Creek State Park

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United States

Maryland

Montgomery County

Black Rock Mill – Little Seneca Lake loop from Seneca Creek State Park

Moderate

4.6

(8450)

18,520

riders

Black Rock Mill – Little Seneca Lake loop from Seneca Creek State Park

04:01

47.3km

490m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Seneca Creek State Park

Hoyles Mill Conservation Park

South Germantown Recreational Park

Black Hill Regional Park

Little Seneca Greenway Stream Valley Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.20 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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6.78 km

Seneca Creek State Park offers diverse recreational opportunities amid its 6,300 acres of woodland and water. Visitors can explore miles of trails, fish in the creek, enjoy picnics, and partake in boating activities, creating memorable outdoor experiences for all.

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6.83 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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11.0 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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12.1 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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18.3 km

Boyds Local Park

Nature Reserve

23.4 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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32.2 km

Little Seneca Lake

Lake

36.9 km

Hoyles Mill Conservation Park

Nature Reserve

47.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

11.9 km

2.50 km

2.06 km

863 m

429 m

102 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

5.54 km

3.06 km

368 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 23 June

22°C

17°C

91 %

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Black Rock Mill – Little Seneca Lake loop from Seneca Creek State Park

Seneca Creek State Park

Seneca Creek State Park

Black Rock Mill

Schaeffer Farm Trail System

South Germantown Recreational Park

Little Seneca Lake

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