The Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
Description
When completed, the Rachel Carson Greenway trail corridor will span 25 miles stretching from the historic Adelphi Mill in Prince George's County north to Patuxent River State Park.
Highlighted along the trail will be educational interpretive elements relating to our county's environmental, historical and cultural heritage.
Did you know you can hike in the greenway now?
The following portions of the greenway are open:
1) Rachel Carson Conservation Park ( 22201 Zion Road, Olney) is one of the county's premier conservation parks. Click here to find out more about these trails.
2) The Underground Railroad Experience Trail (formerly the Rural Legacy Trail) commemorates the Underground Railroad and Quaker traditions. The trail extends from Woodlawn Manor Park, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, to The Sandy Spring and then on to a 300 year old Champion White Ash tree. Click here to find out more about this trail.
3) The Northwest Branch Trail. There's plenty of parking at the Burnt Mills Dam,10700 Colesville Road (US 29) in Silver Spring. From the dam choose to head north to Wheaton Regional Park or south to the hiker/biker trail in Prince George's County. You will be amazed at the natural beauty you will find so close to the city on this trail, including an overlook visited by President Theodore Roosevelt. Click here to find out more about this trail.
Last update: dec 2007
