Piney Orchard Nature Preserve

The 45-acre protected wetland forest contains five large ponds, miles of trails, and borders the Little Patuxent River to the south.

The preserve began in 1987 as a mitigation project to restore wetlands affected by sand and gravel mining operations during the 1940s and 1950s.

The preserve acts as an educational resource where schools and community groups learn about local ecology and environmental restoration techniques.

A small paved parking lot on Sandy Walk Way provides access to 5 miles of trails that connect to the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail system.

The preserve documents 768 species of plants and animals, including 165 bird species with 26 threatened or endangered species such as bald eagles.

GPS coordinates: 39.06028,-76.72694

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:14