Park Trails
Welcome to MontgomeryTrails.org. This is where you can find information and maps for over 100 miles of park trails in Montgomery County, MD. Our trails are used for active and passive recreation, commuting and exploring. We encourage you to practice courtesy and common sense as you enjoy the trails.
Trail News & Events
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Trail News & Events
Trail Planning | Trail Changes and Closures | Events and Things to Do
Trail Planning
- Countywide Park Trails Plan Amendment - your input is needed as the public process for this plan amendment gets underway.
- 2012 PROS Plan Update - Join in the public process for this plan which will determine park and recreation needs and how to implement them for the next 10 years.
Trail Changes and Closures
- Partial Closure of Sligo Creek Trail
Starting February 6, 2012, the Sligo Creek Trail will be closed at Flora Lane and Crosby Road for approximately four weeks. The closure will allow a new pedestrian bridge to be installed, replacing two existing drainage pipes. Stream improvements will also be made to the Sligo Creek tributary during this time. - The Hoyles Mill Trail is temporarily closed due to a culvert pipe failure (the gravel section along Black Hill Road). This gravel section of road connects the northern end of the Hoyles Mill Trail to the Cabin Branch trail near the public boat ramp in Black Hill Recreational Park..
- Black Hill Regional Park Trails - The Black Hill (hard surface) Trail is being renovated. For more information, visit the project web page here.
- Little Bennett Regional Park Trails
The Beaver Valley Trail Bridge has been replaced and is open! The bridge is out at Wilson Mill and the bridge at Kingsley School House is closed. Signs are posted to alert trail users to possible hazards they might find on trail.
Portions of the Dark Branch Trail in Little Bennett Regional Park remain closed due to damage and environmental resources concerns. Please use the Pine Grove Trail to access the Western Piedmont Trail from the Prescott Road parking area. (updated: Jan 2012) - Intercounty Connector (ICC) Construction
There may be impacts to park trails system during the construction of the ICC. This is not a Parks project, but we will make every effort to notify you of any impacts to our major trails and possible detour routes. Watch for updates here and visit the ICC website at www.iccproject.com, or contact the ICC hotline at (866) 462-0020 for more detailed information.
Events and Things to Do
- Underground Railroad Trail - FREE Guided hikes on Saturdays, April through October.
- Wild Montgomery visit the wildlands of our county on your own or check out a wide variety of guided hikes and nature programs for all ages throughout the year.
- Heart Smart Trail - Get back in action or jJump start your work on a HeartSmart trail .
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Preventing Lyme Disease in Montgomery County
Spring and summer brings warm temperatures, just right for walking in the woods and other outdoor activities. Warm weather also means that ticks become active and this can lead to the transmission of Lyme disease.
County Executive Isiah Leggett joined Montgomery County health and parks officials, along with community residents, to launch a multi-pronged public education campaign about Lyme disease. The number of cases of Lyme disease increased in Montgomery County, in part due to better reporting, and there were more than 300 new cases of Lyme disease reported in 2007.
Last update: February 2, 2012
Montgomery County Department of Parks