Wolf Den Run State Park

Wolf Den Run Recreation Area is a 3,200-acre ATV and OHV riding area in Garrett County in western Maryland, situated in the Appalachian highlands south of the town of Friendsville near the West Virginia border, approximately 20 miles southwest of Oakland. The area is managed by the Maryland DNR as part of the state's designated OHV network and shares the rugged Appalachian character of this corner of Maryland: ridgeline trails through mature hardwood forest, stream-bottom crossings, and terrain that changes character significantly between the high benches and the hollow bottoms below. Trail layout at Wolf Den Run is organized around several interconnected loops ranging from easier ridge-top cruisers to more challenging descents into creek drainages. Riding surfaces are a mix of hard-packed gravel, packed earth, and rocky outcroppings, trail conditions can vary significantly by season, with spring being the softest and fall the most consistent. ATVs and UTVs up to the permitted width are the primary vehicle class; off-highway motorcycles are also welcome on designated routes. An OHV permit is required for all machines; day-use and annual passes are available through the Maryland DNR. Garrett County provides the supporting infrastructure: towns of Friendsville, Oakland, and Accident all have fuel, food, and lodging options within 20 minutes of the area. The area sits near the Youghiogheny River corridor, which draws whitewater kayakers and generates a broader outdoor-recreation visitor base. Spring snowmelt can saturate low-lying trail sections, so call ahead for conditions in March and April.