Patuxent Wildlife Refuge
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Activity: Hiking
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Status:
OPEN
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11 mi. North Tract - Westside Trails, nr Laurel. Deep woods, wildlife. [A.A.Co. folks: Either go to trailhead on your own or meet at Truman Pkwy park/ride lower lot off Riva Rd nr Annapolis at 7:30 am. Depart at 7:40 am. Take I-97 N. to MD Rte 32. Continue on 32 W. towards Odenton. Exit at MD Rte 198, Laurel Ft Meade Rd. Go W. towards Laurel and continue on 198 around the traffic circle.] [Balt. folks: From I-695,Balt. Beltway, take MD Rte 295 S. Exit at MD Rte 32, Ft. Meade. Pass NSA and exit at MD Rte 198, Laurel-Ft Meade Rd. W. towards Laurel.] Cross Little Patuxent R. Watch for brown Refuge sign on L. Turn L. on Bald Eagle Dr. [DC folks: From I-495, Capital Beltway, go N. on MD Rte 295. Exit at MD Rte 198, Laurel-Ft Meade. Go E. towards Ft. Meade. Note Honda sign at end of ramp and continue 1.4 mi. to brown Refuge sign on R. Turn R. on Bald Eagle Dr.] Follow Bald Eagle 0.4 mi. to Visitor Contact Station. Turn L. at sign: All Vehicles Must Stop Here For Pass.Park. Look for yellow AMC hand sign. Obtain pass inside Station. Station opens at 8 am. Step off at 8:30 am. Trail details & map will be provided. Bring snax to share, & water. Boots are not necessary but always preferred. Canines, while not encouraged, shall be leashed. This is Hike #20 in Paul Elliott's 60 Hikes within 60 Miles, Washington DC, Menasha Ridge Press (2nd ed., 2007). <> He sez: Length - 11 mi. but with shorter options; Configuration - modified loop; Difficulty - moderate; Scenery - woodlands, wetlands, meadows; Exposure - mostly open (trails are wide);Traffic - generally very light; Surface - dirt,gravel, pavement; Duration - 4 ½ hrs; Facilities - At Contact Station. <> Show & Go. (No RSVPs ). Rain or Shine. Refuge info: 301-776-3090, www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/ntintro.htm. Lunch: Hunan L'Rose, 1131 Annapolis Rd, Odenton 21113. 410-672-2928.
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| Date(s): |
May 18, 2008 (Sun)
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| Location: |
Ft. Meade,
Maryland, Central,
MD
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| Trip Difficulty: |
Moderate
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| Sponsoring Chapter: |
Washington DC |
| Leader: |
Richard Hillman
410-263-1844
(Email this contact person.)
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| Registration is not required for this trip. However, you may wish to contact us if you have any questions. |
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ABBREVIATIONS
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| Approx. |
Approximately |
Pkg. |
Parking |
| CL |
Co-Leader |
Prereq. |
Prerequisite |
| CPL |
Carpool |
R |
Registrar |
| Comm. |
Committee |
Rec. |
Recommended |
| FW |
Flatwater |
Reg. |
Register |
| Incl. |
Included/Includes/Including/Inclusive |
Req. |
Required/ Requirement |
| Info |
Information |
RT |
Round Trip |
| L |
Leader |
Rte. |
Route |
| Ltd. |
Limited |
SASE |
Self-addressed Stamped Envelope |
| M |
Member |
SF |
State Forest |
| Mi |
Miles |
SP |
State Park |
| NCA |
No Calls After |
Tr. |
Trail |
| NM |
Nonmember |
WW |
Whitewater |
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