Oakley Cabin Trail
Description
Oakley Cabin is a historic 19th century African American historic site. Built as one of three slave dwellings in the 1820s, the cabin was the center of an African American roadside community from emancipation well into the 20th century. The dwelling, inhabited until 1976, is now operated as a living history museum.
Oakley Cabin Trail Map (pdf)
Activities |
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Location |
3610 Brookeville Rd., Brookeville, Maryland 20833 |
Trail length/surface |
0.7 natural surface |
Trail characteristics |
Oakley Cabin sits on a 2-acre tract that is part of a larger park running along Reddy Branch. The mill pond for Newlin’s Mill was located in the low area behind the cabin. A trail, partially laid inside the old millrace, leads from the cabin to the site of the mill at the intersection of Brookeville Road and Georgia Avenue. Numerous wild plants can be seen, many of which are edible or medicinal and were used by local people. Hawks, foxes, deer, raccoons and other wildlife can often be seen from the cabin or trail. The trail also passes local quarries. |
Drinking water |
When museum is open |
Restrooms |
When museum is open |
Access and Parking |
The Zion Road entrance provides parking for the Blue Mash Nature Trail (hikers only). Parking for the Shared Use Trail Circuit is provided along Md 108. |
Contact |
Park Manager: 301.774.6255 |
Hiking,
Biking and 
Horseback RidingLast update: August 7, 2009
Montgomery County Department of Parks