Sparks Bank Nature Center – Gunpowder Falls Bridge loop from Hunt Valley

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Sparks Bank Nature Center – Gunpowder Falls Bridge loop from Hunt Valley

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Sparks Bank Nature Center – Gunpowder Falls Bridge loop from Hunt Valley

02:08

36.4km

210m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 5.44 km for 94 m

After 6.82 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.84 km

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (gravel)

Highlight • 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 runners, hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders.

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1.89 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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5.49 km

Sparks Bank Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

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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6.88 km

Glencoe Road Bridge Over Gunpowder Falls

Highlight • Bridge

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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9.02 km

Gunpowder Falls Bridge

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Here the trail crosses Big Gunpowder Falls with bucolic views down the river and across the rolling countryside

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14.5 km

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

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18.3 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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33.9 km