Blockhouse Point Conservation Park & Trails

About the Park

Blockhouse Point Conservation Park is an area rich in the natural and cultural history of the Potomac Valley. This approximately 630-acre park contains a variety of exceptional resources.

This park is one of our Best Natural Areas. Natural features include mature upland forest, floodplain forest, palustrine wetlands, streams, river-rock outcrops, at least nine species of threatened, endangered, or watchlist plants, a diversity of wildlife and grand views of the Potomac River and C&O Canal. The park encompasses historic Civil War ruins of national significance.

Unless noted otherwise on the map, trails marked “Natural Surface” and “Hard Surface” are “Shared by All” trails which includes hikers, bikers, and equestrians.

Hike a 150-year-old trail.

Within Blockhouse Point Conservation Park are numerous trails that are part of the Civil War complex for which the park is named. They were once used as a wartime transportation system for supplies. The park boasts unmatched views of the Potomac Valley, mature upland forests, and historic Civil War ruins.

Download the Blockhouse Point Conservation Park map to plan your next hike. (accessible map pdf)

Want more history in the park?

Montgomery Parks has great offerings for history buffs. The historic sites explore the county’s rich African American heritage and what life was like in the early years of the county. Check out the available tours and attractions at our historic sites. Group tours are available at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park. Oakley Cabin is a living history museum and tours and events delve into the deep history of Montgomery County.

Regularly scheduled guided hikes happen all year long. Go to our calendar to search and sign up.