Matthew Henson State Park
Matthew Henson State Park, State park and nature reserve in Montgomery County, United States.
The Matthew Henson Trail stretches 4.5 miles through the park, featuring wooden boardwalks and connecting the Rock Creek Trail to Alderton Road.
The Maryland state legislature designated 83 acres of the former Rockville Facility as a state park in 1989 following residents' preservation requests.
The park honors Matthew Henson, a Maryland native who made significant contributions to Arctic exploration through multiple expeditions.
Visitors can access the park through the Layhill Village parking lot and utilize the 8-foot-wide hard surface trail for hiking, biking, and recreation.
The trail system incorporates solar-powered emergency cellular phones and includes specialized boardwalks to protect environmentally sensitive areas.
Location: Montgomery County
Inception: 2006
Website: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/matthew-henson-state-stream-valley-park/
Operator: Maryland Departement of Recreation, Maryland Park Service
Website: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/matthew-henson-state-stream-valley-park
GPS coordinates: 39.07790,-77.06470
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:50
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