Sarah Baugher

Sarah Baugher

Mineral Hill Trail

03/21/24

My first time hiking near Liberty Reservoir. Some hills here and there. Lots of trees that you can see the lake through. Not many trail markers but not really any opportunity to get lost since on one side of the trail is the lake and the other side are trees, a small ridge line, then people’s backyards and houses. Nice to watch the sun glitter on the water and listen to birds. Trail head is just a gravel lot on the side of MD 32, no markers. This map shows that the trail ends, but in reality I think it continues for quite a while longer around the edge of the reservoir.

4.0

Sarah Baugher

Soldiers Delight Loop

03/21/24

Lots of neat views for eastern MD and some variety in trail substrate— some first paths, some rocky ground, and some flat fields. Well marked, occasional foot traffic. Lots of info at visitor center trail head and occasional signs with info on biomes along the way that are neat and a good way to make sure you’re on the main path. A great way to feel like you’re away from the city without really being too far. I hiked in March, very pleasant, but wear shoes that can handle a little mud.

5.0