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About the Trail

The trail is a little over 8 miles one way. The trail does not connect to North Carolina, but future plans call for the bike trail to connect from Deep Creek to the North Carolina line. There are no tours at this time, but we hope you’ll enjoy exploring on your own. Dismal Swamp History