Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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Torrey C Brown Rail Trail

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Start point

Train Station

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4.76 km

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail passes the town of Phoenix. The multi-use gravel trail leads through green nature, woodlands, and offers great views of the nearby Gunpowder Falls River.

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8.20 km

Sparks Bank Nature Center

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Next to the parking area at Sparks Road and the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail, you will find this building, open on summer weekends, featuring interpretive displays and family activities.

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22.5 km

Gnome Garden on the NCR Trail

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As you ride along the NCR Trail there is an unexpected sight: a hillside full of gnomes and gnome homes! The Gnome Garden is a fun little local landmark that …

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29.4 km

Beetree Run

Lake

37.7 km

New Freedom Pennsylvania

Highlight • Monument

53.6 km

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 hikers, joggers, cyclists, and horseback riders.

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59.9 km

Monkton Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

59.9 km

Monkton Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Old scenic railway station on the NCR Trail (AKA Torrey C Brown Rail Trail). Bathrooms, a general store, a cafe, and other amenities in Monkton. Great for pit stops for the rail trail or bike touring in the area.

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64.1 km

Glencoe Road Bridge Over Gunpowder Falls

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If you're cycling in the area or on the Torrey C. Brown Trail, you'll likely pass by this spot where there's a metal deck bridge over the Gunpowder Falls. Although …

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73.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.0 km

4.15 km

3.38 km

2.09 km

780 m

122 m

121 m

Surfaces

64.7 km

6.71 km

1.46 km

600 m

187 m

Elevation

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 December

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