First Day Hike: Seneca Creek State Park

Thu Jan 1, 2026
10:00am to 3:00pm ET
Age: Ages 5+
Price: Free
Location:
Seneca Creek State Park
​301-924-2127​
11950 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
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Hikers are invited to take a self-guided hike around the Lakeshore Trail at Seneca Creek State Park. This 3.7-mile loop along natural surface trails offers scenic views of nature and the opportunity to observe winter wildlife. Maps, field guides, scavenger hunt activities, and trivia games are available. Friends of Seneca Creek State Park is providing coffee and hot chocolate as supplies last.

Entrance to the park is free. Leashed pets are welcome. Surfaces are unpaved and often have exposed roots or rockpiles that may make navigation tricky. Trails are not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible. Bathrooms are available nearby at the Recycled Tire Playground.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.