1878 RiverRun B&B

10/27/2026

Ahhh, the sounds of small-town life… birds chirping, bicycles rolling by, and occasionally THIS. 🔊😳😂

Guests often ask about this sound, we’ve even gotten calls at 2 or 3 in the morning asking, “Ummm… is the world ending?!” 😳🌎🤣

No apocalypse here! That’s Hancock’s backup siren alerting our local first responders—volunteers and county employees—to a call. 🚒🚑❤️

Hearing that siren alone doesn’t mean something’s wrong at RiverRun. It’s a little introduction to small-town living with the volume turned up! 😂❤️

Small town. BIG sound. Even bigger hearts. Thank you to everyone who answers the call, day or night. 👏❤️

10/27/2026

🌲 WHAT IF ONE OF YOUR COMMUNITY'S BEST INVESTMENTS ISN'T ANOTHER BUILDING?

What if it's a trail? 🥾🚵

Think about what happens when a community invests in outdoor recreation.

🌳 Families have new places to explore.
🚵 Visitors discover a reason to make the trip.
🍽️ Local restaurants, shops, and businesses gain opportunities to welcome new customers.
❤️ Residents gain places to connect, unwind, and enjoy where they live.
🏞️ Underused natural spaces become community assets.

And here's something worth thinking about…

📊 Outdoor recreation contributed $696.7 BILLION to the U.S. GDP and supported approximately 5.2 MILLION jobs in 2024!

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024 Outdoor Recreation Statistics.

Those numbers represent the broader outdoor recreation economy, but they reinforce something we've believed for years.

Investing in outdoor access isn't just about recreation. It's about investing in your community's future.

And you don't have to start with hundreds of acres or a massive trail system.

Sometimes one thoughtfully planned trail is enough to get a bigger vision moving.

At Backwoods Trail Company**l, we love helping communities turn that potential into places people want to experience.

🌲 CITY LEADERS, PARKS DEPARTMENTS & TOURISM PROFESSIONALS:

What outdoor space in your community deserves a second look?

We'd love to hear your ideas and help explore what's possible!

BACKWOODS TRAIL COMPANY
Connecting Communities With Nature.

10/27/2026

New Harvard research says cycling releases irisin, a hormone that crosses into the brain 👇

10/26/2026

What a beautiful day for a ride! 🚴🍂 Fall colors along the canal, the C&O Towpath just across the water, and RiverRun waiting to welcome you. Come enjoy a fall getaway in Hancock! 💛

10/25/2026

"When large numbers of people share their joy in common, the happiness of each is greater because each adds fuel to the other’s flame". — St. Augustine

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10/17/2026

Ride. Explore. Relax. Stay Awhile.

Did you know that the beautiful Western Maryland Rail Trail stretches approximately 28 miles through scenic Western Maryland, passing right through the charming town of Hancock?

Once part of the historic Western Maryland Railway, this former railroad corridor has been transformed into a paved recreational trail, perfect for cycling, walking, jogging, and enjoying the great outdoors.

And the best part? RiverRun is located right along the trail!

Whether you're planning a weekend cycling adventure, exploring the nearby C&O Canal Towpath, or simply looking for a peaceful getaway, RiverRun makes the perfect home base.

After a day of exploring, relax and recharge with all the comforts of our boutique lodging, including:

- Comfortable, private suites
- Indoor bicycle storage
- A bicycle cleaning station
- Complimentary self-serve breakfast
- Access to laundry facilities

You made it to Mile 124 — now stay awhile!

Whether you're cycling through or planning a weekend escape, we'd love to welcome you to RiverRun.

10/10/2026

You never know what you’re going to see along the C&O Canal! 🐴🍂

Just another reason to love this beautiful little corner of Hancock, Maryland! ❤️

10/10/2026

University of Iowa researchers implanted electrodes in human brains and watched memory ripples fire after just 20 minutes of easy pedaling, the ride you almost skipped 👇