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Summary: Near the start of the hike is an overlook which is very nice. Wildlife is abundant including many species of birds. I follow the wooded trail to the overlook and then back to the wide road trail. Cross over the bridge on the right and follow the signs to the Woodland Trail which makes a loop. Then continue on the Heritage Trail crossing over a couple of bridges and back to the nature center. Great hike with kids and visit the nature center. Also the mansion grounds are nice. There are geocaches hidden here if you are into that. Trailhead: The trail starts at the Croydon Creek Nature Center which is in the Rockville Civic Center Park. From Norbeck road, turn east on Baltimore Road. There is a sign for the Civic Center at the (lighted) intersection. Go past the entrance for the Civic Center and turn left where the sign indicates Avery Road and left at Avery. Park in the Nature Center parking lot. As you face the front of the nature center the trail starts on the right. A map is available in the center. (Lat:39.05231 Lon:-77.07569) Trail Guides for RockvilleCivicCenter Multi-Loop: None available by na (na) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Keith Ferguson, who has posted 10 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by sbs on 6/28/2008 This is a nice hike, yes, I have run into other folks, kids and dogs, but, with slight off-trail ventures, isolation can be found above the casual hiker fray. All that is missing is permission to cool off in the stream, but I don't know who to ask, or, really, I am afraid to, as I don't think it is allowed, and then if I am caught cooling off here, I don't want to let on that I knew about the restrictions, if any, in advance. Great, try it, with a trail map from the nature center's front desk. sbs
Reviewed by sbs on 6/28/2008 This is a nice hike, yes, I have run into other folks, kids and dogs, but, with slight off-trail ventures, isolation can be found above the casual hiker fray. All that is missing is permission to cool off in the stream, but I don't know who to ask, or, really, I am afraid to, as I don't think it is allowed, and then if I am caught cooling off here, I don't want to let on that I knew about the restrictions, if any, in advance. Great, try it, with a trail map from the nature center's front desk. sbs 
Reviewed by Viewer on 11/27/2006 The overlook is nice. The trail is a nice rambling trail with some nice easy ridges to navigate. However with the leaves off the trees and the time of day that I was hiking resulted in the constant sound of traffic from Norbeck Rd. The deer was plentiful. Walking through the mansion and gardens was nice.
Reviewed by Viewer on 7/26/2006 great escape from the city heat! great for bird watching, deer are everywhere, but watch out for dogs off their leashes- some are not nice. Trail guides are now available at the Nature Center. great afternoon hike Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Maryland Hiking, Maryland Trails, Maryland Hikes, Montgomery County Hiking, Montgomery County Trails, Montgomery County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||