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Rachel Carson, for whom the trail is named, was a lover of nature and esteemed ecologist.


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Map Key

2.0

Miles

3.2

KM

Point to Point

566' 172 m

High

380' 116 m

Low

81' 25 m

Up

188' 57 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Spring · Wildlife

Description

All of the trails in Rachel Carson Conservation Park can be accessed from the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail. Park at the trailhead on Zion Road and hike through the meadow.

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Montgomery Parks

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#128

in Maryland

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This is the main woods
Jan 17, 2021 near Olney, MD
This is the first part of the trail on the meadow.
Jan 17, 2021 near Olney, MD

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