The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) recognizes Germantown as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is honored that trails in and around Germantown have been recognized by The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), which has named Germantown as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town. This new national designation honors communities with an exceptional commitment to building, maintaining, and celebrating trail systems.
“We know from our outreach and surveys that trails are among our most popular parks amenities, and they help make Montgomery County a great place to live and visit,” said Miti Figueredo, director of Montgomery Parks. “This recognition highlights how outdoor recreation in parks contributes to our local economy and quality of life.”
The IMBA Trail Town designation recognizes communities that are leading with trails by demonstrating strong trail infrastructure, a commitment to trail funding, an active local trail organization, a culture of community engagement, and a sustainable trail stewardship plan. Together, these criteria support healthy lifestyles, local economies, and outdoor recreation access.
Germantown is home to the South Germantown Bike Park, a community hub for mountain bike events, youth rides, adaptive programming, volunteer activities, and festivals. Popular trails in Germantown include the Ten Mile Creek Trail, a six-mile trail, which is connected to the South Germantown Bike Park, the Hoyles Mill Trail, a 3.5-mile trail which connects South Germantown Recreational Park to Black Hill Regional Park and the 6.5-mile Powerline Trail that connects users from the South Germantown Bike Park to the Muddy Branch Trail.
Germantown’s proximity to over 200 miles of natural surface trails managed by Montgomery Parks makes Germantown a destination for outdoor lovers. These trails are stewarded by Montgomery Parks in collaboration with the Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts (MORE), the local mountain bike club and trail advocacy organization, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
“Receiving the IMBA Trail Town designation recognizes the incredible collaboration between volunteers, local organizations, land managers, and community leaders who have worked for years to build and care for our trails,” said MORE President Casey Anderson.
The trails in and around Germantown serve as important drivers of outdoor recreation economies, supporting increased tourism, local businesses, improved public health, and stronger community connections to the outdoors.
As part of the Trail Town designation, Germantown joins 28 communities leading a growing national network of trail-forward places committed to trail stewardship, collaboration, and expanding access to outdoor recreation.
“IMBA congratulates Germantown on its IMBA Trail Town designation,” said David Wiens, IMBA Executive Director. “IMBA Trail Towns are leading with trails by demonstrating how trails support thriving, resilient communities. The IMBA Trail Town designation is more than a badge of honor. It’s national recognition that a community values trails and the people who ride them.”
For more information about Montgomery Parks trails, including trails in Germantown, visit www.MontgomeryParks.org
For more information about the IMBA Trail Town designation, visit https://www.imba.com/designation/trail-town.
Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages 416 parks and more than 37,000 acres of parkland. Our parks, programs, and facilities promote physical activity, social connection, and environmental stewardship. As part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible park experiences. M-NCPPC has been stewarding public lands since 1927 and has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services.
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
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