American Chestnut Land Trust

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What is the American Chestnut Land Trust?
- The American Chestnut Land Trust protects 3,000 acres of natural landscapes in Calvert County, Maryland.
- The area includes farmlands, wetlands, and dense hardwood forests.
What recreational activities are available?
- Visitors can enjoy 22 miles of trails for:
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
Where is the American Chestnut Land Trust located?
- The preserve is located in Calvert County, Maryland, about an hour’s drive from Washington, D.C.
What special features does the preserve have?
- The area includes several historic structures and interpretive trails.
- It also features a community farm and offers guided canoe trips.
What are the hiking trails like?
- The southern section of the preserve has four primary hiking trail loops that are daisy-chained together.
- These trails offer excellent hikes of varying lengths, suitable for all levels of hikers.

676 Double Oak Rd, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678, Phone: 410-414-3400

You can reach American Chestnut Land Trust on a 2-hour weekend getaway from D.C. (44.8 miles via MD-4 S and MD-4 S).

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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