Elena Gilroy, Mallows Bay Operations Manager, Charles County Recreation, Parks and Tourism, gives an introduction of what you can experience while exploring Mallows Bay Park and its associated hiking trails in Nanjemoy, Maryland. Credit: National Marine Sanctuary Foundation/NOAA.
The three main hiking trails in Mallows Bay Park are the Nature Loop, the Beaver Trail, and the Ridge Trail. They can be completed one at a time or hiked all together on about a 2-mile loop. Each trail ranges in difficulty from easy to moderate and offers many plants, wildlife, and habitat types. These trails move between forests and wetlands and offer photos and videos of the plants, animals, and fungi that live there. You can even see some changes among the different seasons in the beautiful Mallows Bay Park.
Due to the location of the park, during an emergency please call the Charles County Sheriff’s Department, they will connect caller with the county 911 services.
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Length: 1 mile Difficulty: Easy/moderate The Nature Loop is an easy trail that winds up and down through an area of low-lying ground that is subject to flooding, creating floodplain... read more
Length: 0.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/difficult Along this trail, hikers will walk along the slopes of the Beaver Pond, where evidence of beaver activity can be seen. Under the shade of... read more
Length: 0.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/moderate Winding through an upland forest dominated by pine trees, visitors to the Ridge Trail can witness a stunning overlook of a vibrant wetland. Keep an... read more