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Howard Tunnel – Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail loop from Hunt Valley

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Howard Tunnel – Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail loop from Hunt Valley

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3.3

(12)

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Howard Tunnel – Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail loop from Hunt Valley

07:31

117km

680m

Cycling

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: August 19, 2026

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Torrey C Brown Rail Trail

Waypoints

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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20.8 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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27.5 km

Beetree Run

Lake

35.8 km

New Freedom Pennsylvania

Highlight • Monument

58.6 km

Howard Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

For its time, constructing a tunnel through solid rock was a remarkable engineering feat. The brick-lined tunnel stretches for an impressive 275 feet (ca. 84 meters). Trains carrying everything from …

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63.9 km

Seven Valleys Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

Here you can leave your car and take the fantastic Heritage Rail Trail. Heading north you'll be heading towards the city of York and if you cycle south, towards Towson.

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68.1 km

Beautiful rail trail section

Highlight • Trail

This is a particularly peaceful section of the Heritage Rail Trail. Fields, farms and the presence of the old railway line accompany you as you cycle along.

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97.1 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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103 km

Monkton Train 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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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.9 km

42.6 km

6.39 km

1.98 km

1.39 km

793 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

105 km

8.81 km

2.03 km

1.04 km

253 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Today

Saturday 5 September

27°C

21°C

24 %

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Howard Tunnel – Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail loop from Hunt Valley

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Gnome Garden on the NCR Trail

New Freedom Pennsylvania

Howard Tunnel

Seven Valleys Parking Lot

Beautiful rail trail section

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Monkton Train Station

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