Group Tour Underground Railroad Experience Trail
Group Tour Reservations
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 20, 2022 during normal museum hours or for groups with advance reservation. A portable restroom is also available onsite March 30 – November 30.
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Group Guided Hikes – Underground Railroad Experience Trail
** 2022 Reservations close October 31. Reservations reopen March 2023.**
To reserve a day and time complete our Group Tour Request Form
Guided group hikes require a minimum 3 week advance reservation
Learn about the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents.
Discover techniques used for navigation, eluding detection, and finding food/shelter.
Round trip hike is 2 miles on a natural surface hiking trail. Entrance to Woodlawn Museum is included.
Available: April through November 19, 2022 (not available November 20, 2022 – March 2023)
Wednesday through Saturday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Estimated Time: 2 hours
Recommended for: Ages 7 and up
Min Group Size: 15 paid admissions
Max Group Size: 40 people
Group Rate: $8 adults, $7 students
Group Self-Guided Hikes – Underground Railroad Experience Trail
Groups of 35 or less: NO reservation is required.
Groups of 36 or more: Reservation required with 1-week advance notice.
Groups of 75 or more: Reservation required, we may not be able to accommodate on short notice.
To reserve a day and time complete our Group Tour Request Form
Planning Your Visit
Reservations/Group Size
Guided group hikes: Minimum 15 paid admissions Maximum: 40 people (Due to staffing shortages)
Guided group hike leaders must sign a Covid-19 waiver prior to their tour date. Tour participants must follow all current safety guidelines during their visit.
Payment
Payment is due the day of your tour in one lump sum. The group leader and bus driver are free.
Educational field trips: 1 adult teacher/chaperone admitted free per 15 paid student admissions and bus drivers are admitted free.
Credit cards accepted (Visa, MC, Discover, American Express). Checks should be made payable to: ActiveMontgomery. Upon request, invoicing available for schools and businesses.
Parking
Free bus parking and 50+ spaces available for cars. Parking may be limited on weekends in the spring and fall.
Picnic Area
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.
Restrooms/Gift Shop
Open April – November during normal museum hours or for groups with advance reservation. Gift shop offers a selection of packaged snacks and tour related books and souvenirs.
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 301-495-2477 (Voice/TTY) 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 (MDRelay) or Montgomery Parks Program Access
For Montgomery Parks Covid-19 Information
For Information on the Underground Railroad Experience Trail
Call: 301-929-5989 or
Email Woodlawn Groups for additional information.
Office Hours:
Wednesday – Friday 10 am – 3 pm
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860