Sparks Bank Nature Center – Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail loop from Glencoe

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Sparks Bank Nature Center – Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail loop from Glencoe

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Sparks Bank Nature Center – Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail loop from Glencoe

01:10

17.3km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Torrey C Brown Rail Trail

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1.16 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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2.55 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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8.74 km

Northern Central Railroad Trail

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9.90 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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11.5 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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