Little Bennett Regional Park Trails
NOTICE: The Beaver Valley Trail Bridge has been replaced and is open! The bridge is out at Wilson Mill and the bridge at Kingsley School House is closed. Signs are posted to alert trail users to possible hazards they might find on trail.
TRAIL CLOSURE & REALIGNMENT: Portions of the Dark Branch Trail in Little Bennett Regional Park remain closed due to damage and environmental resources concerns. Please use the Pine Grove Trail to access the Western Piedmont Trail from the Prescott Road parking area. (updated: 01.11.12)
Description
This 3,700-acre park offers over 21 miles of natural surface trails. The park is mostly forested and lies among the tributaries of Little Bennett Creek. Hawk's Reach Activity Center offers activities, nature films and other routinely scheduled events. Little Bennett Regional Park includes 91 campsites that are handicapped accessible and an 18-hole golf course. Little Bennett Regional Park is also very fortunate to have an active volunteer force in the "Friends of Little Bennett".
Little Bennett Regional Park Trails Map (pdf)
Little Bennett Regional Park Brochure (pdf)
Activities |
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Location |
The park is located east of MD 355 in the upper portion of the County. |
Trail length/surface |
There are over 21 miles of natural surface trails meandering through the park. |
Trail characteristics |
The trails located south of Hyattstown Mill Road are hiking only, while the trails north of Hyattstown Mill Road are shared use (hikers, equestrians, cyclists). |
Drinking water |
Yes, at campground. |
Restrooms |
Yes, at campground. |
Access and parking |
An asphalt parking lot for trail users is located near the Maintenance Yard along MD 355, just south of the Campground Entrance. Smaller gravel parking lots are available along Clarksburg Road, Hyattstown Mill Road, Prescott Road, Lewisdale Road, and Burnt Hill Road. Horse trailers should use the parking lot at either Prescott Road or Lewisdale Road. |
Contact |
Park Manager may be contacted at 301-528-3450 |
Last update: January 11, 2012
