Hike, Bike, or Run the Lakeside Trail and Muncaster Mill Trail

Derwood, Maryland

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3.41 miles

Elevation Gain

196 ft

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Woods, wildlife, birds singing sweetly, and lake views attune you to nature as you follow the trail.

Park at the Meadowside Nature Center to Access the trailhead. This is a 3.4 mile loop with opportunities for birding and observing wildlife. Dogs are welcome on leash.

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Hike, Bike, or Run the Lakeside Trail and Muncaster Mill Trail Reviews

Britney Hardy

Wanderer

Hike, Bike, or Run the Lakeside Trail and Muncaster Mill Trail

10/24/18

Some parts of the trail have a lot of debris, but the lake is a stunning view! Easy hike for beginners like me

4.0

Hector De La O

Beginner

Hike, Bike, or Run the Lakeside Trail and Muncaster Mill Trail

04/17/17

Lake Needwood and Lake Frank are part of this hike and bike trails although they're not connected they're five minutes apart. Lake Needwood is more public and on the weekends expect it to be full with people. Lake Frank tends to be isolated yet I find to be better at being a place to relax and unwind. Be careful of snakes in lake frank.

5.0

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