Lets visit Seneca Creek Park in Maryland and take a loop around the Clopper Lake. The park has over 50 miles of trails, but we will be doing only 6.
6 mile option: park at [Seneca Creek State Park Offices parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/fYi7vtnkzFMo3BWb7). To get to this lot: take the first right on the Seneca Creek Rd (the sign ‘Park Offices’ for the road is placed after the intersection). If you reach the Fee Booth then you have missed the turn, please turn back.
Shorter 3.7 mile option: park at the [KingFisher Overlook parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/wsEQCa1N9i4GU2wi6). Rest of the group will get there around 11:30am.
We will be starting on the Long Draught Trail along the Great Seneca Creek. Will then switch over to the Lake Trail to loop around the lake.
Meeting Point for 6 mile option: [State Park Offices parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/fYi7vtnkzFMo3BWb7)
Distance: ~6 miles
Meeting time: 10:30am
Pace: moderate (2.5-3 miles/hr)
Difficulty: easier side of moderate
Duration: 3 hours
Type of trail: natural
Hiking Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/maryland/clopper-lake?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map
Public Transportation:
Nearest Metro station: Shady Grove on Red line. Drop a line in comments to check if someone can give you a ride from there to the park.
Bathroom Facilities: Porta Potty at the parking lot. Restrooms at park shelters are closed for the season.
Please do not attend if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
Dog friendly?: Yes. Please keep your dog leashed at all times.
Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snack and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!
Weather: Be prepared! We will hike minor rain or shine, but if conditions pose a danger, we’ll cancel the hike and post a notice in the “comments” section.
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