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Seneca Creek State Park
Seneca Creek State Park is a Maryland state park encompassing more than 6,300 acres (2,500 ha) along 14 miles of Seneca Creek in its run to the Potomac River in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The park features facilities for boating and fishing as well as trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. It is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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Seneca Bluffs Trail
Yellow-blazed 7.5-mile trail linking Black Rock Mill to the C&O Canal, hugging the rim of the Seneca Creek river valley with views across the water; a quieter, wooded route through the lower park.
Lake Shore Trail
Blue-blazed 3.7-mile loop encircling Clopper Lake through woodland and open fields, crossing several stream bridges; the park's most popular hike, with continuous water views, waterfowl watching and fishing access.
Seneca Ridge Trail
Orange-blazed 5.8-mile trail connecting the Clopper Lake area to the Schaeffer Farm trails, running along a wooded ridge with vistas toward Seneca Creek; popular with hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers.
Seneca Greenway Trail
Blue-blazed long-distance natural-surface trail following Great Seneca Creek roughly 16.5 miles from the C&O Canal near the Potomac up to MD-355; a wooded, foot-traffic route with creek views and abundant wildlife.
About this park
Agency
Maryland DNR.
Official site
Coordinates
39.1181, -77.2984
Trails covered
4 curated routes at this park.