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Trail through an old growth eastern shore forest.


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Map Key

0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

Loop

116' 35 m

High

63' 19 m

Low

68' 21 m

Up

64' 19 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly The trail is short, flat, and well marked.

The following is not allowed: Bringing dogs onto the preserve, picking flowers, mushrooms, etc., removing rocks or other parts of the landscape, smoking, camping, fires or cookouts, driving motorized vehicles, including ATV's, except on designated access roads, biking, fishing, trapping or hunting, except as otherwise posted, horseback riding, feeding wildlife, releasing animals or introducing plants, disposing of trash or other waste, including biodegradabl

Need to Know

No restrooms

Description

Park at the gravel lot next to the trailhead off of Bear Swamp Rd. Well-marked and overall easy to hike. A beautiful old growth eastern shore forest with views of Beaverdam Creek and the cypress trees amongst the bank.

Flora & Fauna

Cypress including a champion tree located down the short spur at the first turn. Other trees include large holly, and sweet gum.

Contacts

Shared By:

Kevin O'Connor

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#680

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#43,168

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Trailhead parking
Apr 21, 2024 near Pittsville, MD
Ron Wilson Memorial Trail
Apr 21, 2024 near Pittsville, MD
Ron Wilson Memorial Trailhead
Apr 21, 2024 near Pittsville, MD
Champion Cypress Tree
Apr 21, 2024 near Pittsville, MD

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