Name: Westside Trail
Rating: 4.0

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From the parking lot, head towards the dam at the southern end of the lake following the Westside Trail.

Follow the Westside Trail to the north end of the lake where you hit Needwood Rd.

Flora & Fauna

Tons of geese and other birds, frequent deer and turtles, and the occasional beaver!

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Land Manager: Montgomery County, MD - Parks

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4.0 from 3 votes

#9

in Rock Creek Regional Park

#12294

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4.0 from 3 votes

5 Star		33%
4 Star		33%
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#9

in Rock Creek Regional Park

#157

in Maryland

#12,294

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Westside Trail heading toward Needwood Road.

Aug 24, 2020 near Derwood, MD

Aug 24, 2020 near Derwood, MD

Jun 11, 2015 near Derwood, MD

May 2, 2018 near Derwood, MD

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Westside Trail

“A low key gravel path that is easily linked to other trails to build loops. ”

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Point to Point

373' 114 m

347' 106 m

37' 11 m

41' 12 m

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Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · Wildlife

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#9

#12294

#9

#157

#12,294

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