Muddy Branch Greenway Trail
Description
The 9 miles of Montgomery County’s newest multi-use natural surface trail are accessible to most users, but they aren’t flat or boring by any means. The trail traverses varied terrain and ecosystems including rocky upland forest, streambanks and meadows, and passes by rich vernal pools, earthen mill remnants and the Potomac Horse Center and on its way from Darnestown Road in Gaithersburg down to historic Blockhouse Point Conservation Park. A brand new bridge now allows users to cross over to Pennyfield Lock and the C&O Canal.
Parts of the Muddy Branch Greenway Trail are still under construction, so please bear with us while we install the bridges, signs and parking needed to make this trail a winner. If you’re interested in helping us, please contact our Volunteer Office.
Muddy Branch Greenway Trail Map (805KB., PDF)
Activities |
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Location |
In Muddy Branch Stream Valley Park and Blockhouse Conservation Park, between MD 28 and the C&O Canal. |
Trail length/surface |
9 miles one way |
Trail characteristics |
Gently rolling, but hilly and steep in sections; includes several crossing of steep drainages currently awaiting bridges. Road crossings are currently unmarked, for the most part. Path is blazed with blue markers on trees |
Drinking water |
No |
Restrooms |
No |
Access and parking |
Large parking lot with at Blockhouse Point Conservation Park entrance on River Road. Parking and trail access is also available at the Potomac Horse Center on Quince Orchard Rd. |
Contact |
SmartParks: 301.670.8080 for non-emergency & trail maintenance. Park Manager 301-972-6581 |
Hiking,
Biking, 
Horseback RidingLast update: January 30, 2012
Montgomery County Department of Parks