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Montgomery Parks boasts more than 260 miles of trails
Our trails are used for active and passive recreation and exploring. We encourage you to practice trail safety at all times as you enjoy the trails.  Use the
Montgomery Parks Trailheads with Parking Map (accessible pdf)
to find a trail near you. Check out our trail etiquette and safety tips below.
Natural Surface Trails
Natural surface trails
are typically narrow (2-4 feet wide) dirt trails. Types of uses associated with these trails are hiking, horseback riding, and all-terrain biking. Unless noted otherwise on the trail map, natural surface trails are “shared by all”.
Natural Surface Trails Listing
Hard Surface Trails
Hard surface trails
may include asphalt paths, but they may also be any firm and stable surface capable of supporting casual walkers and cyclists.
Hard Surface Trails Listing
Our PDF trail maps are ADA accessible, but our GIS map is not. If you need assistance, please contact
website@montgomeryparks.org
Discover Our Trails
Features, Maps, and Tips for Your Journey
Agricultural History
Farm Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
4 miles + or –
Ag, History Farm Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Black Hill Regional
Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
22.9 Miles
Black Hill Regional Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Blockhouse Point
Conservation Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
7 miles
Blockhouse Point Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Bucklodge Conservation Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
2.75 Miles
Bucklodge Conservation Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Cabin John
Regional Park Trails
Hiking, Biking
3.3 Miles
Cabin John Regional Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Cabin John
Stream Valley Park Trail
Hiking, Biking
9 Miles + or –
Cabin John Stream Valley Park Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Cabin John Trail SVU 1, 2, 3
(accessible PDF)
Cabin John Trail SVU 4, 5
(accessible PDF)
Capital Crescent Trail
Hiking, Biking
11 Miles
Capital Crescent Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Fairland Recreational
Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
7 Miles
Fairland Recreational Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Hoyles Mill Trail
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
6.2 Miles
Hoyles Mall Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Lake Frank and
Meadowside Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
8.2 Miles
Lake Frank and Meadowside Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Lake Needwood Trails
Hiking, Biking
6.4 Miles
Lake Needwood Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Little Bennett
Regional Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
27 Miles
Little Bennett Regional Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Little Falls Trail
Hiking, Biking
11 Miles
Little Falls Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Lois Y. Green Conservation Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
4 Miles
Lois Y. Green Conservation Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Long Branch Trail
Hiking, Biking
1 Mile
Long Branch Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Magruder Branch
Stream Valley Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
6.8 Miles
Magruder Branch Stream Valley Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Park Trails
Hiking, Biking
2.7 Miles
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Park Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Matthew Henson Trail
Hiking, Biking
4.2 Miles
Matthew Henson Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Muddy Branch Greenway Trail
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
9 Miles
Muddy Branch Greenway Trail Map (accessible PDF)
North Branch Trail
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
13 Miles
North Branch Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Northwest Branch
Stream Valley
Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
5 Miles +
Northwest Branch Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Northwest Branch SVU 3Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Northwest Branch SVU 4 Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Northwest Branch SVU 5 Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Oak Ridge Conservation
Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
1.8 Miles
Oak Ridge Conservation Park Trails Map (accessible PDF
Oakley Cabin Trail
Hiking
.7 Mile
Oakley Cabin Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Paint Branch Trail
Hiking, Biking
2.3 Miles
Paint Branch Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Powerline Trail
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
6 Miles
Powerline Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Rachel Carson Conservation Park Trails
Hiking, Equestrian
6.2 Miles
Rachel Carson Conservation Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Rock Creek
Hiker-Biker Trail
Hiking, Biking
14 Miles
Rock Creek Hiker-Biker Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Seneca Creek
Greenway Trail
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
7.8 Miles
Seneca Creek Greenway SVU 1 and 2 Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Seneca Creek Greenway SVU 3 and 4 Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Sligo Creek Trail
Hiking, Biking
7 Miles
Sligo Creek Trail Map (accessible PDF)
South Germantown Rec. Park Trails & Bike Park
Hiking, Biking
6.6 Miles
South Germantown Recreational Park Trails & Bike Park Map (accessible PDF)
Underground Railroad Experience Trail
Hiking, Equestrian
1.25 Miles
Underground Railroad Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Upper Rock Creek Trail
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
5 Miles
Upper Rock Creek Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Upper Paint Branch Stream Valley
Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
5 Miles
Upper Paint Branch Stream Valley Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Wheaton Regional
Park Trails
Hiking, Biking, Equestrian
5 Miles +
Wheaton Regional Park Trail Map (accessible PDF)
Woodstock Equestrian Special Park Trails
Hiking, Equestrian
15.2 Miles
Woodstock Equestrian Special Park Trails Map (accessible PDF)
Our PDF trail maps are ADA accessible, but our GIS map is not. If you need assistance, please contact
website@montgomeryparks.org
Trail Etiquette
Trails are shared recreation amenities and are accessed by a variety of users at the same time. Please be courteous to all users and remember that pedestrians have the right-of-way.
Trails are available for use from sunrise to sunset each day unless noted otherwise.
Remember that pedestrians have the right-of-way.
Use caution or avoid trails during rain, high winds, and other inclement weather.
Avoid natural surface trails for 24 hours after a rain event. (
see Rainout Line
Cyclists are encouraged to wear helmets.
STOP at stop signs, they indicate dangerous cross-car traffic.
E-bikes and e-scooters are permitted on hard surface trails (Parks Directive accessible PDF)
except where prohibited and should adhere to posted trail speed limits and operate at a reasonable speed.
All trail users should stay to the right on the trail.
Bicyclists approaching pedestrians should make an advanced noise using voice, bell or horn, and should pull off the trail when stopping to avoid possible accidents.
Pets should be kept on a short leash, and owners must clean up after their pets.
Bicyclists must keep a safe, reasonable speed and adhere to trail speed limits.
Bicyclists must adjust speed to trail congestion and surface conditions.
Respect, communication, and courtesy go a long way in helping everyone enjoy the trail safely.
Safety Tips
In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Program the
Park Police number 301-949-8010
into your cell phone before you leave.
Never use the trails alone; always let someone know where you are going.
Wear reflective material and carry a whistle or noisemaker.
Be very observant of your surroundings and other people.
Avoid areas where visibility is poor, and don’t wear headsets.
Carry personal identification and a cell phone if possible.
Park in well-lit, heavily traveled areas if possible.
Don’t leave valuable items in plain view inside your car. Leave them at home or lock them in your trunk before arriving at your destination.
When approaching your car, have your key ready, check the floor and the back seats before entering.
Roots to Rocks Youth Mountain Biking
Our programs aim to increase access to mountain biking through safe and fun mountain biking opportunities.
About
Youth Mountain Biking
RainoutLine: Trails Operating Status
Find out if a Montgomery Parks trail is open, closed or undergoing renovation in real time! Montgomery Parks urges the public to use common sense and good judgment when accessing trails and to avoid those that are wet or have muddy conditions.
Check the Trails
Download Map
Montgomery Parks’ Trailheads and Parking – Accessible PDF
Video on Trail Experience
Caring for our Parks and Trails
Quick Links
Video on Trail Experience
Caring for our Parks and Trails
Montgomery Parks’ Open Parkways Initiative
Montgomery Parks’ Open Parkways Program allows pedestrians and bicyclists to use parkways on weekends. The program includes portions of Little Falls Parkway, Beach Drive, and Sligo Creek Parkway.
See Hours and Locations
Trails Experiences Study
Safe Streets & Roads For All (SS4A) Grant
Sligo Creek Trail Realignment Project at Colt Terrace Neighborhood Park
Wheaton Regional Park – Natural Surface Trails Construction & Renovation Project
Related Projects
Trails Experiences Study
Safe Streets & Roads For All (SS4A) Grant
Sligo Creek Trail Realignment Project at Colt Terrace Neighborhood Park
Wheaton Regional Park – Natural Surface Trails Construction & Renovation Project
Montgomery Parks’ Trail of the Month
Sligo Creek Trail
The
Sligo Creek Trail
is a scenic gem nestled in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland, offering over 10 miles of peaceful pathways for hikers, runners, and cyclists. Following the winding path of Sligo Creek, the trail connects neighborhoods, parks, and green spaces, making it a popular route for outdoor enthusiasts. With its gentle terrain and lush surroundings, the trail is ideal for both beginners and seasoned adventurers. The hard surface of the trail makes it a great alternative when natural surface trails are too wet and muddy to use. Along the way, you’ll enjoy shaded stretches of forest, views of the creek, and an abundance of wildlife. Whether you’re looking to explore the quiet beauty of nature or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll, the Sligo Creek Trail provides a refreshing escape right in the heart of the city.
See some of our previous Trail of the Month posts.
Sligo Creek Trail Information