Montgomery

Blue Mash Nature Trail

Website Map: Blue Mash  Trail Location: 20400 Zion Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882 Trail Length: 4 miles Trail Surface(s): Natural Trail Description:  The shared use trails are primarily located in the large field areas on the western side of the landfill and in the forested land to the north of the landfill. Approximately 2.75 miles of trail is available for equestrian and cyclist use. Most of this will be part of a much larger planned greenway…

Woodstock Equestrian Park

Website  Map: Trail Location: 20207 Darnestown Road Beallsville, MD 20839 Trail Length: Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Woodstock Equestrian Special Park sits in the heart of the scenic Agricultural Reserve, just north of the historic town of Beallsville. The park features 872 acres of rolling farmland and forest, 16 miles of equestrian and hiking trails, three horse-friendly bridges, and two parking lots, with entrances marked by monuments on each side of Route 28. The Woodstock arena, cross…

Upper Rock Creek Trail

Website  Map:  Trail Location: 19820 Muncaster Road Rockville, MD 20855 Trail Length: 14 miles Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Hard. Trail Description: Rock Creek Trail forms a winding path, at times narrow, through the urban greenway of Rock Creek Regional Park. The trail extends between Needwood Lake northeast of Rockville, MD, and the Washington, D.C., border, 14 miles south. Although the area is urbanized, the trail route is through a mostly wooded corridor that encompasses Rock Creek, as it…

Underground Railroad trail

Website Map: Trail Location: Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Trail Length: 2 miles Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Natural Trail Description: The trail is very scenic. Although located primarily in the woods, the trail does go around a corn field in one section. Parking and Trail Access: Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park (very limited onsite parking), town of Sandy Spring Seasonal Restrictions: Reviews and Tips: Amenities:

Tridelphia Reservoir Trail

Website  Map:  Trail Location: 2 Brighton Dam Road Brookville, MD 20833 Trail Length: 8.1 mile Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Natural Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: From Route 95, take Exit 38. Follow Route 32 west to Route 108 (Clarkesville Pike). Turn left (south) onto Clarksville Pike and immediately bear right onto Brighton Dam Road. Turn right onto Ten Oaks Road, then left onto Tridelphia Mill Road. Follow Tridelphia Mill Road to Greenbridge Road. Turn left onto Greenbridge…

Seneca Ridge Trail

Website Map: Trail Location: Seneca Ridge Trail Darnestown, MD 20878 Trail Length: 5.8 miles – moderate Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Natural Trail Description: Orange blaze Located in the upland areas on the south bank of Seneca Creek, the Seneca Ridge Trail provides a shared-use connection between Clopper Lake and Schaeffer Farm. Those willing to venture farther from the trailhead are rewarded by great unsullied vistas to Seneca Creek. So much fun for running and bicycling, this trail greatly…

Seneca Creek Greenway Trail

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…

Schaeffer Farm Park

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…

Rocky Gorge

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:

Rachel Carson Conservation Park

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:

Northwest Branch Trail

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…

McKee Beshers WMA

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.…

Magruder Branch Trail

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…