Parks

Website Map:  Trail Location: Watkins Mill Rd Germantown, MD 20876 Trail Length: 7.8 miles one way. Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Hard and natural. Trail Description: Hilly and steep in sections; includes stream crossing (bridge will be provided at later date) and natural rock bridge. Path is blazed with blue markers on trees. This 7.8-mile natural surface trail offers views of the Great Seneca Creek, traverses beautiful upland woodlands, provides a spectacular overlook of the stream valley and includes…

Website Map:  Trail Location: Schaeffer Farms Trailhead, Kingsview Village Avenue, Germantown, MD Trail Length: Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Natural Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: Schaeffer Farm is south west of Germantown, Maryland. A permanent parking lot is located off of Schaeffer Farm Rd. The property is bordered by Schaeffer Farm Rd to the north, Black Rock Rd to the east, and Darnestown Rd (Rt. 28) to the south. For additional information or seasonal permits, contact the…

Website  Map: Trail Location: 16904 Supplee Ln Laurel, MD 20707 Trail Length: Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Natural Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: 16904 Supplee Ln Laurel, MD 20707 and 2200 Ednor Rd Silver Spring, MD 20905 Seasonal Restrictions: Reviews and Tips: Amenities:

Website  Map:  Trail Location: 22201 Zion Road Olney, MD 20833 Trail Length: Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Natural Trail Description: Rachel Carson Conservation Park is a 650-acre park dedicated to environmental preservation, but it does provide opportunities for quiet enjoyment of the natural environment. This park contains more than six miles of natural surface trails for hiking and equestrian use and is one of the county’s premier conservation areas. Parking and Trail Access: Seasonal Restrictions: Reviews and Tips: Amenities:

Trail Description: Located in one of our best natural areas, the Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park hosts both a hard surface trail and natural surface trails. The hard surface trail is located south of the Capital Beltway and links into the Prince George’s County Anacostia Tributary Trail System. The natural surface trails extend north of the Capital Beltway to Wheaton Regional Park. The natural surface trail on the east side of the Northwest Branch stream provides a wilderness-like…

Website  Map:  Trail Location: River Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837 Trail Length: Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Hikers will find trails for miles and miles, meandering through the forests, fields and wetlands. The C&O Canal and trail actually border the area. From here, you can hike or bicycle east all the way to Washington, D.C. or west as far as Cumberland. Hunters enjoy the pursuit of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, woodcock, squirrels, waterfowl and many other species.…

Website  Map:  Trail Location: Damascus Recreational Park, Kings Valley Road, Damascus, MD Trail Length: 7.5 miles Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): 4.2 miles, asphalt and boardwalk. 3.3 miles, natural surface. Trail Description: Hard Surface Trail – Although the majority of the of the hard surface trail is relatively flat, there are rather steep grades approaching Kings Valley Road and Valley Park Drive. Trail users should take extra precaution crossing Sweepstakes Road, a very busy two-lane road. Natural Surface Trail…

Website  Map:  Trail Location: 3928 Greencastle Road Fairland, MD 20866 Trail Length: 4.4 miles Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: 3928 Greencastle Road Fairland, MD 20866 Seasonal Restrictions: Reviews and Tips: Amenities:

Website  Map:  Trail Location: Sugarland Road, Poolesville, MD 20841 Trail Length: Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: The northern terminus of the Dry Seneca Trail lies behind Harkaway Stables on Partnership Road. The trail follows the stream for 5 miles, crossing Sugarland Road and continuing on to the southern terminus on Montevideo Road across from Seneca State Park. The trail is marked with numbered sign patches on posts numbered from 1 to 42.…

Website Map:  Trail Location: 19301 Bucklodge Rd, Boyds, MD 20841 Trail Length: Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: 19301 Bucklodge Rd, Boyds, MD 20841 Seasonal Restrictions: Reviews and Tips: Amenities:

Website  Map:  Trail Location: 6001 Olney-Laytonsville Road  Laytonsville MD 20882 Trail Length: 3.75 miles Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: 6001 Olney-Laytonsville Road  Laytonsville MD 20882 Seasonal Restrictions: Reviews and Tips: Amenities:

Website Map:  Trail Location: 14750 River Road Darnestown, MD 20854 Trail Length: 7+ miles Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Natural surface Trail Description: The majority or the trails are designated “hiking only”. The rest are designated for “hiker/equestrian only” or “shared use-all.” Biking in this Park is prohibited except for the the Muddy Branch Greenway Trail which travels south from Esworthy Rd.and along the eastern edge of the park across a bridge to connect with the C&O Canal towpath.…