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Hunting season is coming up! As we head into the season, remember many trail systems are multi use, and hunting may be permitted in the area you plan on riding.  Before your ride, check the following resources to see if hunting is permitted. If hunting is active in the area you're riding, be sure to:  wear bright orange or other bright, visible clothing stay on the designated trail(s) make your presence known   Maryland  Montgomery Parks: https://montgomeryparks.org/deer-population-management-schedule-locations/   Maryland DNR, Seneca Creek State Park: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/seneca/hunting.aspx   Frederick County Deer Hunting Zones: https://dnr.maryland.gov/Wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/FredCty_DeerHuntingZones.aspx   Maryland Deer Season by zones: https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/hunting/deer-seasons-bag-limits   Maryland Turkey...

MORE is pleased to invite qualified builders to submit bids to refurbish 7-8 miles of trail in Rosaryville State Park in Upper Marlboro, MD. Deadline for submission is on October 2, 2026. Bid documents can be accessed here. Please contact Dave Magill (davem@more-mtb.org) for any questions.

Two opportunities for mountain bikers in Baltimore County!    First, Baltimore County is seeking public input on its Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP). The plan helps the County identify future park improvements and ensure that open spaces continue to support community health, wellness, and recreational opportunities for all residents.    Second, the County purchased 110 acres in the Windsor Mill Area in Western Baltimore County and is looking to develop the land for recreation. The public input period for the LPPRP, which runs until May 15, is the perfect time to let the County know that we want mountain bike-optimized trails and facilities such as skills areas, gravity lines, and a pump track in Windsor Mill. This parcel (located at...

Annapolis has been recognized as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town, a new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) honoring communities with an exceptional commitment to building, maintaining, and celebrating trail systems.    The IMBA Trail Town designation recognizes communities that are leading with trails by demonstrating strong trail infrastructure, a commitment to trail funding, an active local trail organization, a culture of community engagement, and a sustainable trail stewardship plan. Together, these criteria support healthy lifestyles, local economies, and outdoor recreation access.     Annapolis is home to Waterworks Park which has multi-use, sustainable trails and mountain bike skills areas. Its proximity to the trail system in Bacon Ridge Natural Area and...

Germantown in Maryland has been recognized as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town, a new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) honoring communities with an exceptional commitment to building, maintaining, and celebrating trail systems.    The IMBA Trail Town designation recognizes communities that are leading with trails by demonstrating strong trail infrastructure, a commitment to trail funding, an active local trail organization, a culture of community engagement, and a sustainable trail stewardship plan. Together, these criteria support healthy lifestyles, local economies, and outdoor recreation access.    Germantown is home to the South Germantown Bike Park, a community hub for mountain bike events, youth rides, adaptive programming, volunteer...