Monday, March 19, 2018

A Family Wheeling Day in Maryland

Discovering Off-Road Adventures in Maryland

For the longest time I didn't think there were any legal places to wheel in Maryland. Gary from the Northwest Jeepcast pointed me to a fantastic resource: TrailsOffRoad.com, which is currently rolling out trail guides for all 50 states and US Territories.

Jeep Momma standing in front of her Jeep in the Frederick waterbasin in Maryland
My Jeep and I at the Frederick Watershed


The Frederick Watershed Adventure

One of the gems I discovered on this site is the Frederick Watershed, just 45 minutes from my doorstep. What makes this even more exciting is that my family, who usually find a million reasons to avoid joining my Jeep escapades, were on board for this one.

My Jeep Wrangler on a trail in Maryland.
My Jeep 


Family Fun in the Frederick Watershed

Our adventure took us to the Frederick Watershed, a 7,000-acre oasis just 15 minutes outside Frederick, Maryland. This forest paradise features over 11 miles of gravel, dirt, and slightly rocky roads with a charming creek meandering through. The technical rating? A beginner-friendly 1 to 2, meaning it’s mostly dry dirt roads, shallow water crossings, a few ruts, and gentle grades up to 10 degrees.

a small lake in the Frederick watershed.
Looking behind my Jeep at a small lake. 


I navigated the entire route in two-wheel drive, but I can imagine the added fun (and challenge) if rain or snow kicks in. During winter, these unplowed gravel roads turn into a snow-wheeling wonderland.

View of my Jeep hood with a creek in the background
My Jeep with the creek below


A Perfect Day for Wheeling

Sure, these trails might not qualify as hardcore off-road destinations, but they offer a fantastic way to spend a few hours exploring nature. My family and I had a great time, with my youngest son already asking for more day trips. We got our tires a bit muddy, explored creeks, and captured some stunning videos of my Jeep against the beautiful forest backdrop.

My youngest son checking out a creek.
My son checking out the creek.


More Trails to Explore

But the fun doesn't stop there. Maryland has more to offer! The  Greenridge State Forest, and several scenic dirt roads in Frederick, Maryland, await our exploration. Rural Roads in Frederick, Maryland.

I have been on so many Adventures over the years, each one has a special place in my heart.


2 comments:

  1. I would be supportive on all your articles and blogs as a result of they are simply up to the mark.drug treatment centers

    ReplyDelete
  2. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete

What is a FC Jeep?

 A Blast from the Past! FC stands for Forward Control. It's a truck that Willys Motors produced from 1956 to 1965. The FC Jeep has a dis...