Springsong Museum participates in Walk Maryland Day!
Walk Maryland Day is a call to action to promote walking and physical activity year-round for improved health, engaging Marylanders with fun walks for all. October 7, 2026, marks the 11th annual Walk Maryland Day celebration.
Important details:
Walk along the scenic trails of the NW Branch of the Anacostia River, where Rachel Carson walked and near where she lived and wrote her most impactful books!
📍 Starting Point: Meet at Burnt Mills East Park (if heading north on U.S. 29, it’s the parking lot before the Carroll Motor Fuels and Trader Joe’s): 10701 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901. There is plenty of free parking.
There are no water fountains available, so you may want to bring a water bottle.
The ground can be uneven, parts are on an incline, and there are a few rock scrambles, so wear hiking boots or other sturdy shoes. Some may want to bring hiking poles.
The hike will be approximately 1 mile, but the trail goes much farther, so if you want to extend your hike, you can do that independently.
There are no restrooms at the trailhead, but some are available at the nearby shops.
Bring your sense of wonder! We will hike at a naturalist's pace, stopping often and taking notice of the world around us.
Dress accordingly for chilly, warm or rainy conditions.