Group Tours
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park Group Tour Reservation
Underground Railroad Experience Trail and park grounds open year-round, 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset. Free of charge.
Restroom facilities are available April – November during museum hours or for groups with advance reservation. A portable restroom is available March 30 – November 30. *Restroom facilities are not available December – March.*
Office Hours
Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm
301-929-5989 (#5 Option)
MCP-WoodlawnGroups@montgomeryparks.org
*GROUP TOUR REQUEST FORM located at the bottom of this page*
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2023 Group Tour Options
1) Guided Group Hike Underground Railroad Experience Trail
Learn about the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents. Discover techniques used for navigation, eluding detection, and finding food/shelter. Hike is 2 miles roundtrip on a natural surface hiking trail. Visit to the Woodlawn Museum is included.
Minimum 3 weeks advance reservation required
Available: April 1 – November 19, 2023 Wednesday – Saturday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
*Not available March 2023, November 20, 2023 – March 2024 or for days/times not listed*
Estimated Time: 2 hours Group Rate $8 adults, $7 students
Min Group Size: 15 paid admissions Max Group Size 90 people
*Groups exceeding the maximum must be scheduled on separate days*
Appropriate for: Ages 7 and up (fee charged for ages 6 and up)
2) Self-Guided Group Hike – Underground Railroad Experience Trail
Groups of 35 or less: NO reservation required.
Groups of 36 – 74: Reservation required. Minimum 2-week advance notice
Groups of 75 or more: Reservation required. Minimum 3-week advance notice
Restrooms, Visitor Center and Museum are available during operating hours April – November or for groups with advance reservation.
*WMCP reserves the right to deny a self-guided group request based on scheduled tours/programs that may exceed the park’s capacity*
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Planning Your Visit
Group Size/Payment
Guided hikes are appropriate for ages 7 and up due to interpretive content and program length. Fee charged for ages 6 and up.
Minimum 15 paid admissions the day of your tour is required for all guided hikes/tours.
Payment is due in one lump sum the day of your tour.
Credit cards accepted (Visa, MC, Discover, American Express). Checks payable to: ActiveMontgomery. Upon request, invoicing available for schools and businesses.
Educational field trips: 1 adult teacher/chaperone admitted free per 15 paid student admissions, bus drivers are admitted free.
All other groups: Group leader and bus driver are admitted free.
Parking/Picnic/Gift Shop
Free bus parking and 50+ spaces available for cars. Parking may be limited on weekends in the spring and fall.
Picnic tables available on a first come, first serve basis. No indoor dining space or food service is available. Area restaurant and boxed lunch options are available upon request. Gift shop offers a selection of packaged snacks and tour related books and souvenirs.
Preparing for Your Trail Hike:
- Hike is approximately 2 miles on natural surface trail through woods and fields. Trail is not ADA accessible or stroller friendly.
- Wear comfortable shoes for hiking and weather appropriate clothing.
- There are no restrooms, amenities or seating along the trail.
- Pets are not allowed on guided hikes/tours or in the Woodlawn Museum except for certified service animals.
- WMCP may cancel a guided hike/tour for forecasted severe weather or poor trail conditions.
- Please be prompt for guided hikes/tours. Late arrivals may result in a shortened tour.
Accessibility
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail is not ADA accessible. The Woodlawn Museum is ADA accessible. Montgomery Parks encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact 301-495-2581 (Voice) 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 (MDRelay) or email Montgomery Parks Program Access