Montgomery County Park Trails
This is where you can find information and maps for the hundreds of miles of trails in the Montgomery County park system.
Trails in parks are used for active and passive recreation, commuting and exploring. We encourage you to practice courtesy and common sense as you enjoy your park trails.
Trail News & Events
- Rock Creek Trail Bridge Construction
Construction has begun on a new pedestrian bridge for the Rock Creek Trail. A small section of the trail around the construction area will be closed to traffic. Detour signs for temporary trail access will be posted. more info... - Hoyles Mill Trail Closure
UPDATE: A portion of the Hoyles Mill Trail will be closed starting July 28, 2008 through approximately mid-January as the Department of Parks constructs a new bridge over the old ford across Little Seneca Creek on Hoyles Mill Road in Boyds. press release ... - Agricultural Farm ParkTrails - Tree Farm Trail Detour
Trail users visiting the Agricultural History Farm Park trails should use caution when using the Tree Farm Trail. A temporary detour has been established due to construction work along Airpark Road and is clearly marked. For more information, call the Park Manager at 301-948-5053. - Trail Volunteers Needed
The spring volunteer work dates have been posted. Help us build, maintain and restore our natural surface trails. Learn all about trail construction techniques, make new trail buddies and get some exercise, too! We have a number of volunteer opportunities coming up. - Intercounty Connector (ICC) Construction has Begun
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. - Free Guided Underground Railroad Hikes
Guided Saturday hikes will be offered again in the spring, beginning April 4, 2009 - more info...
Be Ready to Hike
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.
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has 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 has increased in Montgomery County, in part due to better reporting, and there were more than 300 new cases of Lyme disease reported in 2007.
Press Releases
- Hoyles Mill Trail Bridge Construction - press release ...
- The Rock Creek Trail joined Sligo Creek trail as one of fourty "National Recreation Trails" (pdf, 13KB).
Date of last update: December 12, 2008
