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Blockhouse Point Conservation Park Trails

Blockhouse Point Conservation Park Trails Map Locator Description

This approximately 630-acre Park contains a variety of exceptional resources.

Natural features include mature upland forest, floodplain forest, palustrine wetlands, streams, river-rock outcrops, at least nine species of threatened, endangered, or watchlist plants, a diversity of wildlife and grand views of the Potomac River and C&O Canal.

Blockhouse Point Conservation Park Trails Map (pdf)

 

Activities

Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding

Location

14750 River Road, Darnestown, MD. Located between the C&O Canal to the south and Esworthy Road to the north and is bisected by MD Route 190, River Road.

Trail length/surface

All 5+ miles of trails are natural surface.

Trail characteristics

The majority or the trails are designated "hiking only". The rest are designated for "hiker/equestrian only" or "shared use-all."

Biking in this Park is currently prohibited except for the the Muddy Branch Greenway Trail at the eastern edge of the park. Bikes are welcome on the C&O Canal towpath to the south which is owned and maintained by the National Park Service.

Drinking water

No

Restrooms

No

Access and parking

There are 2 gravel lots. Both are located along the south side of River Road. The larger lot can hold approximately 25 cars and two to three horse trailers. There is a park sign at the lot entrance and a kiosk located at the back of the lot with a map of the park's trails. A second, smaller, lot is located at the western edge of the park and will hold only a few cars.

Contact

SmartParks: 301.670.8080 for non-emergency & trail maintenance.

Date of last update: May 01, 2008