Montgomery County Park Trails
Welcome to MontgomeryTrails.org. This is where you can find information and maps for the hundreds of miles of trails in the Montgomery County, MD park system. 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
- Construction Notice: Trail Work in Black Hill Regional Park
Construction of a new hard surface hiking trail in Black Hill Regional Park is underway. The trail will be eight feet wide, approximately 6,000 feet long and consist primarily of asphalt. The construction area is from the Lake Ridge Drive loop along Picnic Lane to the existing bridge at Little Seneca Creek and connecting to the existing trail near Spinning Wheel Drive. Completion of the work is anticipated in November 2010. Questions? Contact Parks Construction Manager Bob Kane at: Bob.Kane@MontgomeryParks.org - Green Getaways! Wild Montgomery offers a wide variety of wild hikes and nature programs for all ages throughout the year.
- The Matthew Henson Hiker/Biker Trail is Open! - map
- Free Underground Railroad Guided Hikes - Guided Saturday hikes - more
- Heart Smart Trails - Jump start your work out by hitting a Heart Smart Trail
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Last update: April 16, 2010
Montgomery County Department of Parks