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St. James Farm Preserve – Mount Hoy Summit loop from Wheaton

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St. James Farm Preserve – Mount Hoy Summit loop from Wheaton

Moderate

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(6088)

17,136

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St. James Farm Preserve – Mount Hoy Summit loop from Wheaton

03:38

64.6km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.6 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.25 km

Crossroads rest area

Highlight • Rest Area

At this junction, there is a bench and a good spot to take a break. This area is surrounded by woods full of American elms and smaller maples, oaks, lindens, and hickories. The trails here are nice, wide gravel trails.

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11.5 km

St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled roof farmhouse remains, one of the last of its …

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14.2 km

Mount Hoy Summit

Highlight • Summit

Path to summit is for walking, but if it's dry, you can crank it up the gravel to the top.

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16.2 km

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

17.2 km

McKee Marsh Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackwell's McKee Marsh is located just north of Mack Road and is a haven for avid birdwatchers. At this location, near the water's edge, there is a viewing platform that …

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17.5 km

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Blackwell Forest Preserve features oak and hickory forests, grasslands, pastures and wetlands. Many species find refuge here and can be observed.

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18.3 km

Viewing platform over McKee Marsh

Highlight • Viewpoint

This elevated viewing platform over McKee Marsh gives visitors a good look into the marsh. There is also a trail map here, and the set of stairs to get up the platform is pretty short.

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19.1 km