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Howard Tunnel – Monkton Train Station loop from Glencoe

Howard Tunnel – Monkton Train Station loop from Glencoe

Hard

4.7

(5564)

12,455

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Howard Tunnel – Monkton Train Station loop from Glencoe

05:04

98.2km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Torrey C Brown Rail Trail

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.04 km

Gunpowder Falls Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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11.3 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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18.2 km

Beetree Run

Lake

26.5 km

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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54.6 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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58.9 km

Beautiful rail trail section

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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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87.8 km

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

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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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94.1 km

Monkton Train Station

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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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98.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.5 km

42.5 km

6.36 km

923 m

Surfaces

90.6 km

5.11 km

2.19 km

225 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

19°C

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12 %

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Gunpowder Falls Bridge

Gnome Garden on the NCR Trail

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Howard Tunnel

Seven Valleys Parking Lot

Beautiful rail trail section

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Monkton Train Station

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