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Jerusalem Mill Section – Little Gunpowder Falls loop from Gunpowder Falls State Park Jerusalem Mill Area

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Jerusalem Mill Section – Little Gunpowder Falls loop from Gunpowder Falls State Park Jerusalem Mill Area

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Jerusalem Mill Section – Little Gunpowder Falls loop from Gunpowder Falls State Park Jerusalem Mill Area

03:41

40.8km

520m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.76 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.06 km

Jerusalem Mill Section

Highlight • Historical Site

Jerusalem Mill Section is part of the vast Gunpowder Falls State Park. An endless network of trails will lead you to the discovery of this beautiful corner of Maryland.

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11.0 km

Gunpowder Falls State Park Jerusalem Mill Area

Nature Reserve

14.1 km

Harford Road Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is ample parking at the trailhead and access to the trail system on both sides of the road. From here you can explore a network of peaceful singletrack trails that fork off of Little Gunpowder.

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15.6 km

Dick Branch waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The waterfall cascades down the length of the Waterfall Trail, which follows Dick Branch on both sides. There are stepping logs and stones to help you cross the creek.

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16.8 km

This is a wonderfully scenic singletrack trail that winds its way along the southern bank of Little Gunpowder Falls with continuous views of the river. The trail is packed dirt and only mildly technical.

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19.0 km

Little Gunpowder Falls

Highlight • River

The trail system around the Little Gunpowder Falls is perfect for a shady mountain bike ride on hot summer days.

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21.9 km

Gunpowder Falls State Park (Pleasantville Area)

Highlight • Forest

Pleasantville Area is part of the Gunpowder Falls State Park and is located a little north of the Jerusalem Mill Area. It hosts multiple trails through the forest, that include creek crossings and parts along Little Gunpowder Falls.

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32.3 km

Abandoned railroad

Highlight • Structure

This is an old segment of the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad. You can follow the MD & PA Trail for a few miles along the river and through the trees between Pleasantville Bridge and Bottom Road Bridge.

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36.6 km

Bottom Road Steel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The iconic bridge here is beautiful and open to views of Little Gunpowder Falls. The bridge is narrow and you share the road with the cars while you cross.

Tip by

40.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

747 m

426 m

259 m

106 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

6.77 km

881 m

527 m

393 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 5 July

35°C

21°C

68 %

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Jerusalem Mill Section

Harford Road Trailhead

Dick Branch waterfall

Little Gunpowder Trail

Little Gunpowder Falls

Gunpowder Falls State Park (Pleasantville Area)

Abandoned railroad

Bottom Road Steel Bridge

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