Woodstock Equestrian Park Trails
Description
The newest of our equestrian centers, this park is situated in the heart of the scenic Agricultural Reserve, just north of the historic town of Beallsville. The park consists of over 872 acres of rolling farmland and forest, and includes 16 miles of equestrian and hiking trails.
Future plans for further development of the site for equestrian activities include outdoor riding arenas, temporary use stalls, and a cross country schooling course.
The main entrances to the park and parking areas are located on both sides of MD Rt. 28. There is a small parking lot on the western edge of the park off of Wasche Road. Biking and motorized vehicle use of park trails is strictly prohibited.
This 825 acre park is a public-private partnership between MNCPPC Dept. of Parks and Planning Commission and the Woodstock Equestrian Park Foundation.
Woodstock Equestrian Park Trails Map (pdf, 1.11MB)
Activities |
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Location |
Darnestown Road, Beallsville, MD |
Trail length/surface |
Over 15 miles of natural surface trails. |
Trail characteristics |
The park is being developed through the vision and generosity of Hermen and Monica Greenberg and the late William Rickman Sr. and his family, along with a state grant. Portions of the park not currently under construction are available for use. The west side of the park is named the Moritz Greenberg Equestrian Center and consists of approximately 470 acres with more than eight miles of trails including the mile long, hiking only, "Meadow Trail", designed to meet ADA guidelines for trail accessibility. The east side of the park is called the Dr. William Rickman Equestrian Center and consists of 354 acres, including almost six miles of trails. George Washington originally owned a portion of land on the eastern side of the park. Several stone outbuildings dating to the 1860's remain in good condition as a remnant of the later period, historic Brewer Farm. |
Drinking water |
No |
Restrooms |
No |
Access and parking |
Parking lots that will accomadate horse trailers are available both entrances on Darnestown Road. A small parking lot for cars only is located on the western edge of the park off of Wasche Rd. |
Contact |
For more information on the park development contact the M-NCPPC Equine Resources Coordinator by phone at 301-495-2478, by e-mail . |
Hiking 
Horseback Riding Date of last update: June 29, 2010
Montgomery County Department of Parks