Riser Ford

Total Miles
3.2

Elevation

481.99 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

This seldom-traveled road is super fun road in either direction. A wide ford across Sideling Hill Creek near Swain Hollow is very fun, but beware it is at least 18 feet deep even in near-drought conditions. There is a gated seasonal road (out-and-back) approximately halfway that you can access when open, which is a dirt two-track trail.

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Riser Ford

Difficulty

The difficulty rating is strictly for the Sideling Hill Creek water crossing, which will be at least 18 inches deep. You will need a capable 4x4 and know where your engine's air intake is to cross this creek! There are no other obstacles of any consequence on this track.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Peter Schaible
Nov 09, 2024
2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
Open
Dusty
The water crossing was just over a foot at the deepest point, after that the trail is easy and presents little to no challenge.
Curtis S
Oct 29, 2024
4x4
Open
Quiet trail leading back to multiple areas advertised for MD state public hunting as well as some interesting areas to stop and relax or explore. Trail was in good condition, minimal opportunities for pinstriping, with a fresh coating of newly fallen leaves adding to the sounds of the drive. Fun part of this trail is of course the creek crossing, which at the time was only 12 inches at its deepest point. There are a couple spots to turn around, but coming up on a vehicle from the other direction would prove a challenge in most spots.
John W.
Oct 27, 2024
2023 Ford Ranger
Open
Luke K
Oct 12, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal

Access Description

Coming from Route 40, there is a very sharp bend in the road (almost 180-degree hairpin). The road almost appears to be a driveway, but it is a marked road. Coming from the bottom, there is an easy drive in to the creek crossing.

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