PATC Takes on 25 New Miles of Trails
By Jess LaPolla
The trail network maintained by PATC just got bigger! This is exciting news for hikers looking to explore new terrain.
PATC has officially added 25 new miles, significantly expanding opportunities for longer loops and additional circuit hikes throughout some of the region’s most scenic mountain landscapes.
The expansion brings several notable public lands into the PATC footprint. PATC now maintains trails within Monocacy National Battlefield, a historic landscape preserving the site of the Civil War’s “Battle That Saved Washington”, as well as the Seneca Creek Greenway Trail, a beloved natural corridor featuring wooded trails, bubbling streams, and accessible outdoor recreation near the Washington metropolitan area.
In addition to increasing hiking opportunities, this expansion reflects PATC’s ongoing commitment to protecting, maintaining, and improving access to trails across the Mid-Atlantic region. With these new additions, hikers can look forward to more diverse hiking experiences, improved circuit hike possibilities, and stronger connections between existing trail systems.
To support the expanded network, the District Manager for Antietam National Battlefield will also oversee trail management at Monocacy National Battlefield. Meanwhile, the district managers for the Monocacy Natural Resources Management Area will assume management responsibilities for the Seneca Creek Greenway Trail.
View all of Monocacy’s hiking trails and check out the Hiker's Guide to Civil War Trails in the Mid-Atlantic Region to learn more about Monocacy National Battlefield.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these new trails, please contact the district managers or the trails coordinator, Heidi@patc.net.