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A Scenic View: Environmental Locations
Want to find a place to spend your next weekend? Feel like exploring or discovering new places? We've selected a few locations that are perfect for enjoying the outdoors.

Canyon Trail in Blockhouse Point Park

View of the forest path in Blockhouse Point Park

Ladybug resting on wildflowers, as seen in Blockhouse Point Park

View of a small stream running through, in Blockhouse Point Park

Playground at Cabin John Regional Park

Playground at Cabin John Regional Park

Train at Cabin John Regional Park

Playground at Falls Grove Local Park

Kids medieval-themed playground at Falls Road Local Park

Soccer field at Falls Grove Local Park

View of the Potomac River from the C&O Canal

View of the Potomac River from the C&O Canal

View of the Potomac River from the C&O Canal

Waters of the Potomac, viewed from the C&O Canal

Hiking path of the C&O Canal Towpath, as seen in autumn

Hiking path of the C&O Canal Towpath, as seen in summer

View of Great Falls, part of the C&O Canal

Entrance of Greenbriar Local Park

Kids ship-themed playground at Greenbriar Local Park

Kids treehouse-themed playground at Greenbriar Local Park

Kids treehouse-themed playground at Greenbriar Local Park

Entrance of Big Pines Local Park

Playground at Big Pines Local Park

Covered picnic area at Big Pines Local Park

Ship-themed playground at Adventure Playground

Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817
Contains:
- Adventure Playground, perfect for kids!
- Over 5 miles of trails
- Baseball field
- Picnic tables
- Grills
Contains:
- Adventure Playground, perfect for kids!
- Over 5 miles of trails
- Baseball field
- Picnic tables
- Grills

Falls Road Local Park
12600 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854
Contains:
- Large, fully accessible playground
- Walking paths
- Exercise equipment
- Baseball field
Potomac, MD 20854
Contains:
- Large, fully accessible playground
- Walking paths
- Exercise equipment
- Baseball field

Greenbriar Local Park
12525 Glen Road
Travilah, MD 20854
Contains:
- Two themed playgrounds
- Walking path
- Soccer field
- Basketball court
- Volleyball area
- Covered picnic area
Travilah, MD 20854
Contains:
- Two themed playgrounds
- Walking path
- Soccer field
- Basketball court
- Volleyball area
- Covered picnic area

Big Pines Local Park
13900 Travilah Road
Travilah, MD 20878
Contains:
- Tennis courts
- Playground
- Covered picnic area
- Grills
Travilah, MD 20878
Contains:
- Tennis courts
- Playground
- Covered picnic area
- Grills

Adventure Playground
17920 Germantown Park Drive
Germantown, Maryland 20841
Part of the South Germantown Recreational Park!
Contains:
- 5 themed playgrounds
- Picnic area
- Close to other facilities, including soccer fields, an indoor swim center, and a minature golf course, just to name a few!
Germantown, Maryland 20841
Part of the South Germantown Recreational Park!
Contains:
- 5 themed playgrounds
- Picnic area
- Close to other facilities, including soccer fields, an indoor swim center, and a minature golf course, just to name a few!

C&O Canal Towpath
A 184.5 mile path along the C&O Canal, stretching from Washington D.C to Cumberland, MD. Running alongside the Potomac River, it was once a busy transportation way, operating from 1831 to 1924. It has since been retired, and is now the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park, with its most famous location at Great Falls.

Blockhouse Point Conservation Park
14750 River Road
Darnestown, MD 20854
A scenic locale with more than 7 miles of trails, including the Canyon Trail, Upland Trail, and Muddy Branch Trail. These historic trails here have been used during the Civil War, and remain a relic of the past.
Darnestown, MD 20854
A scenic locale with more than 7 miles of trails, including the Canyon Trail, Upland Trail, and Muddy Branch Trail. These historic trails here have been used during the Civil War, and remain a relic of the past.

Muddy Branch Trail
This 9 mile trail system runs along the Muddy Branch Stream, spanning from MD 28, into Blockhouse Point Conservation Park, and up to the C&O Canal. This trail sports multiple entrances; one on Great Seneca Highway, and another on Muddy Branch Road. Other entrances include those on Quince Orchard Rd, Query Mill Rd, Esworthy Rd, and in Blockhouse Point Park.
A map can also be found here: https://muddybranch.org/maps/
A map can also be found here: https://muddybranch.org/maps/

Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
This beautiful Maryland State Park is home to Clopper Lake, a 90-acre lake surrounded by lush forests. Its popular Lakeside Trail loops around Clopper Lake, running a total of 3.75 miles.
Seneca Creek State Park also contains many other trails, adding up to a grand total of 50 miles of trails. Some other trails include the 1.25 mile Great Seneca Trail, the 5.8 mile Seneca Ridge Trail, and the 16.5 mile Seneca Greenway.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
This beautiful Maryland State Park is home to Clopper Lake, a 90-acre lake surrounded by lush forests. Its popular Lakeside Trail loops around Clopper Lake, running a total of 3.75 miles.
Seneca Creek State Park also contains many other trails, adding up to a grand total of 50 miles of trails. Some other trails include the 1.25 mile Great Seneca Trail, the 5.8 mile Seneca Ridge Trail, and the 16.5 mile Seneca Greenway.
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