Over the course of 2023, WMRC&D Council partnered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service in order to complete the Snaggy Mountain Shared Use Trail Bridge Replacement Project, which consisted of the replacement of four existing wooden bridges in Potomac-Garrett State Forest with new fiberglass bridges rated for 10,000 lbs. GVW. The project area is situated between Swallow Falls and Herrington Manor State Parks, two very popular parks that attract thousands of visitors each year. To complete the project, WMRC&D coordinated with Maryland Forest Service to procure bridge removal, engineering design, build, and construction management services.
The project area is situated between Swallow Falls and Herrington Manor State Parks, two very popular parks
that attract thousands of visitors per year. These visitors support local businesses and help stimulate the local
economy. The trail is also surrounded by a very important and sensitive wetland complex that drains into the
Youghiogheny River.