Bottom Road Steel Bridge – Little Gunpowder Trail loop from Gunpowder Falls State Park Pleasantville Area

Mountain biking trails

Bottom Road Steel Bridge – Little Gunpowder Trail loop from Gunpowder Falls State Park Pleasantville Area

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Bottom Road Steel Bridge – Little Gunpowder Trail loop from Gunpowder Falls State Park Pleasantville Area

01:05

12.8km

120m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

229 m

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

1.76 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.

Tip by

3.49 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.

Tip by

7.95 km

Bottom Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 297-meter section of Bottom Road is compacted dirt, however it's really well maintained and smooth. Just use caution on really rainy days.

Tip by

11.7 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.

Tip by

12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

11.4 km

1.04 km

200 m