Name: Westside Trail
Rating: 4.0

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This trail connects to the Rock Creek Park System.

Description

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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Trail Ratings

4.0 from 3 votes

#9

in Rock Creek Regional Park

#12401

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4.0 from 3 votes

5 Star		33%
4 Star		33%
3 Star		33%
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1 Star		0%

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#9

in Rock Creek Regional Park

#158

in Maryland

#12,401

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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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373' 114 m

347' 106 m

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Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · Wildlife

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#12401

#9

#158

#12,401

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