- Rock Creek Park: Lake Frank: An easy side of Mod 4.8 mile HikeRock Creek Regional Park: Lake Frank and Lake Needwood Area with Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group! A Moderate 6 OR 9.5 Mile Hike, , MD$5.00
Rock Creek Regional Park — Featuring Lake Frank An easy side of Moderate 4.8 Mile Hike
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Mid Atlantic Hiking Group does not require proof of vaccination. Not all hikers may be vaccinated. Carpools with masks;If you exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 7 days, then please do not sign up. Also, inform the hike leader if you are diagnosed with Covid-19 within 7 days from the hike.
-----------------------Rock Creek Regional Park covers approximately 1800 acres. Lake Frank's secluded location within the Park is one of its assets. The Lake Frank and Meadowside Trails surround the lake. Area locals enjoy fishing from the shoreline, viewing the wildlife and swimming in the lake.
The trail for our hike plan leading around Lake Frank is mostly unpaved and traverses through the woods surrounding the lake. The other segment of the trail is wider and paved. At the approximate half-way point of the trail, there is a small creek to cross using a group of rocks that form a bridge-like path across. After heavy rains or ice we may prefer an extra mile bypassing this crossing.
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Trail Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Derwood, MD
Length: Choice of 4.8 miles
Scenery: Woods and Lake views
Exposure: Mostly shady; less so in the wintertime
Elevation Gain: 282 feet
Trail Type: loop
Skill Level: Easy Side of Moderate
Trail Surface: Mostly dirt; some pavement; two stream crossings.
Season: Year-round
Local Maps: USGS Rock Creek Regional Park
Topo. Map: Lake Frank Topographic Map
Facilities: No toilets are available on this hikehttp://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/b/0/5/600_440187397.jpeg
Park Fee
There is no park fee for this hike.Gear Suggestions
Click Here for suggestions regarding what to wear and what not to wear for hiking the trails.Weather Information
We hike rain, snow or shine. Click Here to view the forecast for the area where we will be hiking.Our RSVP Policies and Group Etiquette
Click Here to review our RSVP policies and group etiquette.Directions to the Trailhead
Click Here for Directions to Where We Meet for this Hike. Please be aware that directions take you a little beyond the parking lot if you are traveling north. When GPS tells you that you are near the location, look for the sign for the Lake Frank Parking LotMeet & Greet and Sign-In — 9:45-9:50 a.m.
The Hike is at 10:00 a.m.
Please remember we are a volunteer-supported organization that values:
Our hikes are led by generous, dedicated, and qualified MAHG members who volunteer as leaders for Mid-Atlantic Hiking Groups volunteer leadership team. Click Here to become a part of the team! MAHG volunteers and members are very supportive, and encouraging, with a focus on safety while enjoying the excellent camaraderie and benefiting from the many health benefits of hiking and unplugging from the stress of day-to-day life. Sharing what we know and learning from each other is an important part of MAHGs core values, as is our dedication to the conservation of our natural resources and our commitment to the organization's mission.
Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group is a volunteer supported tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and donations ARE tax-deductible.
Tax ID: 47-5141831.A Well-Mannered, Leashed Fido is Welcome on this Hike!
See you there and let's have good times…
Tim: 202-744-0289
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• Donations to Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group are Tax Deductible.
Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charitable organization.
• Click here to Learn more about Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group’s Mission.
• Click Here (https://www.meetup.com/Mid-Atlantic-Hiking-Group/about/) to Learn more about Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group’s Mission. - Patuxent River Park – Jug Bay Natural Area - A moderate 7 MilesNeeds location$5.00
An easy-Moderate 7 Mile Hike in Patuxent River Park – Jug Bay Natural Area!
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Mid Atlantic Hiking Group does not require proof of vaccination. Not all hikers may be vaccinated. Carpools with masks.If you exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 then please do not sign up. Also inform the hike leader if you are diagnosed with Covid-19 within 7 days from the hike.
-----------------------Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary comprises one of the largest freshwater tidal wetlands on the East Coast. Habitats include hardwood forests, stream beds, non-tidal wetlands, and temporary vernal pools. We will observe ospreys and waterfowls.
This hike follows through the wetland area on a board walk, which leads to an observation platform over the Patuxent River. We will then continue in the woods on rolling hills, past streambeds on a trail finished by the Park last fall.
Trail Information
Activity Type: HikingNearby City: Upper Marlboro
Length: 7 miles with shorter options
Elevation Gain: 270 feet
Trail Type: Two Loops
Skill Level: Easy Side of Moderate
Season: Year-round
Local Maps: At Visitor Center
Topo Map: Patuxent River Park Topographic MapObservation Tower at Trailhead
Bathroom at TrailheadPark Fee
There is no park fee for this hike.Gear Information
Click Here for suggestions for what to wear and what not to wear for our hikes.Weather Information
We hike rain or shine! Click Here for up to the minute weather information for the trailhead.Our RSVP Policies and Group Etiquette
Click Here to review our RSVP policies and group etiquette.Directions to the Trailhead
Click Here for Directions to Where We Meet for this Hike.Meet & Greet and Sign-In — 9:45-9:55 a.m.
The Hike is at 10:00 a.m.Please remember we are a volunteer supported organization that values:
Our hikes are led by generous, dedicated, and qualified MAHG members who volunteer as leaders for Mid-Atlantic Hiking Groups volunteer leadership team. Click Here to become a part of the team!
Hikes also have a volunteer “sweeper” to help ensure that no hiker is left behind. MAHG volunteers and members are very supportive, encouraging, with a focus on safety while enjoying the excellent camaraderie and benefiting from the many health benefits of hiking and unplugging from the stress of day-to-day life. Sharing what we know and learning from each other is an important part of MAHGs core values, as is our dedication to the conservation of our natural resources and our commitment to the organization's mission.
Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group is a volunteer supported tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and donations ARE tax deductible.Tax ID: 47-5141831
Fido is Not Allowed on this Hike Due to Park Regulations.
Please take the hike leader's number with you and enjoy the hike!
Christa: 410.610.6254
Tim: 202.744.0289• Donations to Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group are Tax Deductible.
Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charitable organization.
• Click here to Learn more about Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group’s Mission.
