Pete's Cycle is hoping you come in this season for great deals on off-road bikes and ATV's.
The best (MD) Maryland trails are waiting for you. Maryland is an
extraordinary diverse and beautiful state. In fact, the topography of
this state is so unique and diverse National Geographic Magazine once
called this state, “America in Miniature.” The good news is there is
always a state park, national forest or private off road park within a
short drive no matter where you are in the state.
There are thousands of acres of off road parks, ATV trails, and dirt
bike trails scattered throughout this state. That being the case you
will find a variety of off road trucks, mud trucks, Jeeps, ATV's, UTV's,
side-by-side's and dirt bikes while out on the trail in this state. The
fact is, no matter what you ride or drive off road you will find fun
and adventure on Maryland trails.
So what are you waiting for? Go find a trail and start your next adventure! Here are some trails you may want to try out.
Assateague Island has both it's Maryland and Virginia ORV areas open
year round for off road beach recreation. The Maryland portion of
Assateague has an ORV zone 12 miles in length, with a 145 vehicle limit.
Each end of the island limits the maximum number of vehicles which can
be on the beach at any one time. The Virginia portion of the ORV area
has several miles open year round, but does close it's extreme southern
region known as "the hook" from March 15th-September 1st for the nesting
Piping Plover. The vehicle limit on the remaining 1.5 mile beach drops
to 18 at that time of year. If any Piping Plovers decide to nest on that
portion of the off road beach, there are by-pass routes that are set up
to avoid the birds, but the area still remains open for the season. The
145 vehicle limit is reached early on weekends and often goes to a
one-off/one-on system.
The off road permit is good for both the Virginia and Maryland ends of
Assateague Island and there is a $70-$150 annual permit fee (depending
on the type of access desired). There is no weekly or other short term
permits. Off road vehicles must be street legal. Motorcycles and ATV's
are not allowed. You will need to present your registration card. You need a low pressure tire gauge and it's recommenced to let
the air out to 15 lbs. or so for the soft sand. There are air pumps near
the off road entrance. A shovel, jack, a board to support the jack in
the sand (12" sq. minimum, 3/4" plywood or 1&1/2" hardwood), and a
tow rope or chain (substantial capacity, 10' minimum length) are also
required. Fines are charged for each piece of missing required
equipment. The permit is available through the mail (request 3 weeks at
least in advance). It also can be obtained in person at the Visitor
Centers
The world-renowned Budds Creek Motocross Park is loacted in beautiful
Southern Maryland. The natural terrain track has been home to some epic
events including 125, 250 and 500 AMA Nationals and three World
Championships. They also hosted the Motocross Des Nations in 2007.
The Piney Mountain Trail beginning at the Sang Run-Cranesville Road in Oakland, MD and
ending at the intersection of the Piney Mountain Road and the unnamed
dirt road may only be used by: (1) snowmobiles from December 15 through
March 15, except during deer firearms season; and (2) two wheel and four
wheel vehicles the remainder of the year and during the deer firearms
season. The western half of the loop may be used by snowmobiles only,
and may not be used by any motorized wheeled vehicle.
