Trail Hike at Jug Bay

Jug Bay Natural Area is a Prince Georges County park that's a convenient place for hiking in a beautiful natural environment. The park's improved trail system creates more interesting paths through the woods that avoid previous muddy areas. Park details below:

https://www.pgparks.com/parks_trails/patuxent-river-park

MEET AT THE VISITORS CENTER

Look for the Patuxent River Park sign at the stone gate on Croom Airport Rd. Turn left there onto the 1.5 mile entrance road. We'll meet by the Visitors Center at the end of the road. See the Meetup map for exact location. Entrance to Patuxent River Park is FREE.

HIKING PLAN

From the Visitors Center, we'll follow the shoreline trail which leads to an observation deck facing Jug Bay. From there, we can take the improved trail loop that connects Croom Airport with the main Visitor Center through several miles of narrow trails that wander up, down, and around the park's rolling terrain.

Our group will hike at a relaxed pace to sightsee along the way. Total distance will be 4-5 miles on natural surface trails. Wear comfortable hiking shoes that can handle the woods, tree roots, and any rough trail conditions we encounter. Please respect any physical limitations you have that might prevent you from keeping up with our group.

FINAL DETAILS

We'll need good hiking weather for this event. A little rain won't stop us, but we won't go in miserable conditions. I'll post an update and send out an email by 9:00 am if we need to change plans or cancel.

I hope to see you there!