Rachel Carson Conservation Park Trails
Description
One of the county's premier conservation areas, this Park has 6+ miles of natural surface trails for hiking and equestrian use.
This park honors America's outstanding writer, environmental activist and County resident by conserving 650 acres in the Brookeville area of Montgomery County. Like other M-NCPPC conservation parks, Rachel Carson Conservation Park remains undeveloped.
Trail Map (pdf)
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Activities |
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Location |
22201 Zion Road, Brookeville MD |
Trail length/surface |
6+ miles natural surface trails |
Trail characteristics |
The Park is densely populated by numerous species of wildlife, high quality forest and features spectacular rock out-cropping throughout the park. The Hawlings River passes through the park, providing fish opportunities to park visitors |
Drinking water |
No |
Restrooms |
No |
Access and parking |
A substantial parking lot at the Zion Rd. entrance enables easy parking for vehicles, and horse trailers. |
Contact |
SmartParks: 301.670.8080 for non-emergency & trail maintenance. |
Hiking and 
Horseback Riding date of last update: December 11, 2007
Montgomery County Department of Parks