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Rocky Gorge – Terry Ledley Trail
Trail Description: The 3.5 mile section of the Terry Ledley Equestrian Trail is well aligned with the natural topography, has gentle slopes, and was determined to be in excellent condition for use by horses. The footing was observed to be firm and generally free from rocks, loose footing or deep footing. Two stream crossings were encountered consisting of gradual bank descents into a shallow stream. The footing was good at both crossings, comprised primarily of sand,…
Wadkins Regional Park
Website Map: Trail Location: 301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Trail Length: Counties: Prince George’s Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 15A (Central Avenue) east. Continue for approximately three miles. Turn right onto Watkins Park Drive (MD 193) and follow the park signs to the facility. From MD 301, turn onto Central Avenue (MD 214) west. Continue for approximately three miles (past Six Flags America). Turn left onto…
Rosaryville State Park
Trail Description: Rosaryville is a 982 acre day-use park and the location of the historic Mount Airy Mansion. Miles of trails for hiking, biking and equestrians are available for day use. Perimeter Trail is a 8.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Upper Marlboro, Maryland that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Website Maps: Park Map GPX/KML Trail Location: 7805 West Marlton Avenue Upper Marlboro, MD…
Fairland Regional Park
Website Map: Trail Location: 13950 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel, MD 20707 Trail Length: Counties: Prince George’s Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Fairland Regional Park includes more than 150 acres of parkland that has been developed for recreational use. The Gardens Ice House is also located on this site. The park also includes four lighted softball fields (for reservations, please call 301-446-6800), an imagination playground, and a stormwater management demonstration project area. While the majority of the park resides in Prince George’s County,…
Anacostia Tributary Trail System
Trail Description: The Anacostia River Trail begins in Cottage City, Maryland, at the split of the Anacostia River into its northeast and northwest branches. Those traveling south on either the Northeast Branch Trail or Northwest Branch Trail can seamlessly join the Anacostia River Trail, which continues southward ever closer to the Maryland/District of Columbia border. All three trails, along with several others, are part of the larger Anacostia Tributary Trail System. The flat, barrier-free trail system…
Jug Bay Natural Area
Trail Description: Jug Bay Natural Area is the headquarters for the Patuxent River Park properties. This 2,000 acre tract of land is comprised of various natural habitats that buffer the Patuxent River and provide a critical link in conserving the area’s natural resources. The park offers a wide range of amenities for the public. There are more than eight miles of scenic woodland trails for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. The park provides facilities for primitive…
Henson Creek Park
Website Map: Trail Location: 6600 Kenilworth Avenue Riverdale, MD 20737 Trail Length: 5.8 miles Counties: Prince George’s Trail Surface(s): Asphalt Trail Description: Located in the southwestern portion of Prince George’s County, Maryland, Henson Creek Trail is currently 5.8 miles long. The trail (also known as the Matthew Henson Greenway) is a stream valley greenway running between the Suitland Parkway and the Potomac River. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission owns the majority of the corridor. The greenway…
Cosca Regional Park
Website Map: Trail Location: 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD 20735 Trail Length: Counties: Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: The park is located in Clinton, Maryland, near Andrews Air Force Base. From the Capital Beltway (I-495) South, toward Richmond, Virginia, take Exit 7A South (Branch Avenue/Route 5), toward Waldorf. Make a right onto Woodyard Road. Turn left onto Brandywine Road. Make a right onto Thrift Road. Park is on the right. From U.S. Route…
Cedarville State Forest
Website Map: Purchase at Park HQ Trail Location: 10201 Bee Oak Road Brandywine, MD 20613 Trail Length: 19.5 miles Counties: Prince George’s Trail Surface(s): Dirt/ gravel roads Trail Description: There are 19.5 miles of marked trails. The trails wind past the loblolly pine plantations planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s, by a charcoal kiln, and through farm areas where springs and streams were used to make “moonshine.” Trails may be wet at times. For safety,…