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Sponsoring Organization: Maryland Native Plant Society
Come see Maryland’s largest known tree, an American sycamore near the Potomac River in upper Montgomery County (in Dickerson Conservation Park). Coincidentally, located between it and the river is the Montgomery County champion cottonwood, and nearby on the C&O Canal is the county’s champion silver maple.
Montgomery County Champion Trees
Leader: Ralph Buglass
FREE
Notes: Moderate level of difficulty (possible muddy conditions); hiking boots recommended.
Cancellation Policy: Canceled if raining as trees are in a floodplain.
Directions:
--From points south, take I-270 North to Rt. 28 West; follow Rt. 28 West for about 19 miles; at flashing light Rt. 28 makes a sharp right turn; instead turn left onto Martinsburg Road and continue on Martinsburg Rd. just under 2 miles to the park entrance on the right (sign is hard to see!); continue on entrance road to the end and parking lot next to C&O Canal.
--From points north, take I-270 South to Rt. 109 South; follow Rt. 109 South for about 4 miles to stop sign at Barnesville Road; turn right then make next left back onto Rt. 109; continue another 3 miles to traffic light at Rt. 28; turn right onto Rt. 28; at flashing light Rt. 28 makes a sharp right turn; instead turn left onto Martinsburg Road and continue on Martinsburg Rd. just under 2 miles to the park entrance on the right (sign is hard to see!); continue on entrance road to the end and parking lot next to C&O Canal.
©Maryland Native Plant Society PO Box 4877, Silver Spring, MD 20914MNPS is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization incorporated in Maryland.