Dry Seneca Trail


The northern terminus of the Dry Seneca Trail is behind Harkaway Stables on Partnership Road. The trail follows the stream for approximately 5 miles crossing Sugarland Road and continuing next to Montevideo Road on to the southern terminus near Poole's Store on Old River Road. The trail is marked with numbered sign posts from 1 to 42.

The public is welcome to visit as long as they stay on posted trails. The terrain is gently rolling with a few hills and stream crossings and many scenic views of the stream and agricultural fields.

Use: Hiking, Equestrian

Length: About 5 miles. Riding the trail roundtrip at a moderate pace should take about three hours.

More Info: On Montevideo Road the Dry Seneca Trail connects to Seneca Creek State Park and the new Seneca Bluffs trail that goes to the Potomac River and C&O Canal.

Water & Restrooms: Unavailable

Access and Parking: Although there is no trailhead parking, there is limited parking at the entrance to the Seneca Creek State Park on Montevideo Road, some parking along old River Road and some parking along Sugarland Road near the trail crossing.

Other Resources: You can also find detailed, interactive maps of these trails on TrailLink.com and AllTrails.com and the TROT Trail Directory.