Little Bennett Park's size, varied terrain, extended forest cover and wilderness state help make its trail network the best in Montgomery County. The Park's trail network meanders through miles of deep forest and thriving meadows, crosses numerous creeks and streams, negotiates many challenging slopes, and provides users the opportunity to experience nature at its scenic best in the county. Read a more extensive description and many photos of Little Bennett's trails.

Along Woodcock Hollow Trail

'Hiker-only' and 'Multi-Use' Trails
The Park includes over 23 miles of signed trails that include both 'hiker-only' trails and 'multi- use' trails that are open to hikers, equestrians and non-motorized bicycles. Little Bennett Park's 'hiker-only' trails are located near the campground in the area of the park that lies south of Little Bennett Creek and west of Clarksburg Road. The 'multi-use' trails, on the other hand, are located north of Little Bennett Creek and east of Clarksburg Road.

No motor vehicles are allowed on Little Bennett trails.

Dogs must be leashed in compliance with Montgomery County pet leash laws.

Most Little Bennett trails are open to hikers, bikers and equestrians.

Trail Map
Map of Little Bennett Park's Trail Network

Trailhead Parking
Little Bennett Park's trails can be accessed from several points. Trailhead parking is available at:

• Kingsley Trail parking lot along Clarksburg Road
• Browning Run trail where it crosses Clarksburg Road (very limited parking)
• Purdum trail northern trailhead off of Burnt Hill Road (very limited parking)
• Prescott Road (east; off of Lewisdale Road); park near Dark Branch trailhead or Pine Grove trailhead
• MD 355 and Hyattstown Mill Road; park near the playground opposite the firestation
• Paved lot outside gate to Little Bennett's maintenance yard off of MD355 just south of campground entrance
• Froggy Hollow trail western trailhead along Clarksburg Road
• Wilson's Mill parking lot off of Clarksburg Road

For campers, several trailheads originate from the campground area.

Horsetrailer parking is available off of Prescott Road (east) a short distance past the golf course. A second horsetrailer parking lot is planned for construction along Lewisdale Road, just east of Clarksburg Road.

In addition, the Little Bennett Park Master Plan calls for the construction of a 'day use' area off of MD 355, just north of the campground entrance. Among numerous other features and amenities, the day use area will include additional parking and two new trailheads with access to both 'hiker-only' and 'multi- use' trails.

Little Bennett horsetrailer parking lot on Prescott Road, just past golf course