Today my dog Tucker and I hiked a 2 mile loop at Glendening Nature Preserve. It took about an hour and a half on the Green Trail.
The Glendening Nature Preserve is part of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, an Anne Arundel County Rec and Parks property, and was featured as part of the county’s Hike of the Month Club.
As per the county:
“The Glendening Nature Preserve (GNP) offers over 8 miles of trails through 622 acres of diverse habitat. Trails wander through meadows, pine barrens, sand barrens, upland forest, streams and to the Patuxent River. A boardwalk extends 460ft through wetlands to Old Galloway Creek with a view of the Patuxent River. Some public outdoor education programs also occur at this property, mainly around the Plummer House area. The Preserve is open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gates will close at 5:00 p.m. Please plan ahead for this!
The Plummer House, a farm house restored in 2007, is located off Plummer Lane and is used for meetings and public education.
Glendening Nature Preserve also features a butterfly garden. The garden is the home to over 90 plant species and over 45 different butterfly species.”
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