Hiking

The Lodge is situated on 43 acres of private property, nestled in the middle of the Mt. Aetna Tract of the Savage River State Forest. Through a cooperative agreement with the State of Maryland, the Lodge maintains over 13 miles of trails throughout their property and the Savage River State Forest. The diverse loop trails offer hours of enjoyment and opportunities to enjoy nature at its finest.

The Savage River Lodge's location is unique, as we are within driving distance to the three highest points in Maryland (Backbone Mountain), West Virginia (Spruce Mountain) and Pennsylvania (Mount Davis), all of which have a great system of trails. Our guest services representatives can provide more information on exploring these trails.

Click to view the Savage River Lodge Trail Map

Western Maryland has a wealth of trail systems available for hiking. You can see a comprehensive list at Garrett Trails website. At the other end of Garrett County, Garrett State Forest has a 7-mile trail system that connects into the pathways at Swallow Falls and Herrington Manor. More information here.