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Come stroll the wooded natural surface trails of Seneca Creek State Park or along its roads. There are two 10k natural surface trails and one 10k trail that goes along the paved roads.
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Seneca Creek State Park
Year Round Walk
SN: 127747 - 2025 / Y0339
From Wed, Jan 1st, 2025 to Dec 31st, 2025
Start times: Daily, 7am to 6pm.
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
Gaithersburg, Maryland
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Event comments
RESTROOMS/WATER are available in the park (noted on the instructions). PETS must be leashed. Hiking boots & walking sticks suggested. The Seneca Creek State Park, comprising 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. The Clopper Day-Use Area contains many scenic areas, including Clopper Lake which is surrounded by forests and fields. Clopper Lake is a 90-acre impoundment on Long Draught Branch. The dam was built in 1975 for recreation and flood control. It averages 18 feet in depth with several shallow coves. Tree downfalls and beaver huts provide habitat in some areas of the lake for crappie, sunfish, carp and largemouth bass. A restored 19th century cabin and a self-guided path interpret the history of the area. The Seneca Creek Trail and Clopper Lake Trail, each 10k on natural surfaces, can be combined for 20k.There are also instructions for alternate road-only walks of 10k and 5k. There is a link to an excellent trail map in the Internet Resources section. Water fountains and restrooms are available at the Park Office when it is open. Restrooms are open most of the year on the park entrance road, 10just before the gatehouse. Water and restrooms are available at the Boat Center in summer and year round at the playground near the big meadow.
Rating: 2C, Distance: 5(2A), 10, 20km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
The Seneca Valley Sugarloafers charges all participants over 12 a $4 fee.Seneca Creek State Park (301-924-2127) is open daily 8am-Sunset (March-October), 10am-Sunset (November-February).Drive approx 3.25 miles to Park. Directions at beginning of walk instructions.There are three trails.1. Creek Trail follows scenic Seneca Creek and parts of Clopper Lake, mostly on natural terrain, with a few challenging hills, very scenic with occasional sightings of wildlife. This trail is Rated 2C.2. Lake Trail goes around Clopper Lake with many scenic sights, wildlife and natural trails. This trail is rate
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
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Seneca Valley Sugarloafers (AVA-0419)
Event website: sugarloafers.org
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