Civic Center Croyden Creek Loop is a 2.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Rockville, Maryland that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Near the start of the hike is an overlook which is very nice. Wildlife is abundant including many species of birds. Cross over the bridge on the right and follow the signs to the Woodland Trail which makes a loop. Then continue on the Heritage Trail crossing over a couple of bridges and back to the nature center.
City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks
The trail starts at the Croydon Creek Nature Center which is in the Rockville Civic Center Park. From Norbeck road, turn east on Baltimore Road. There is a sign for the Civic Center at the (lighted) intersection. Go past the entrance for the Civic Center and turn left where the sign indicates Avery Road and left at Avery. Park in the Nature Center parking lot. As you face the front of the nature center the trail starts on the right. A map is available in the center.
February 6, 2021
January 30, 2021Muddy but fun.
January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021Nice urban hike. Easy
January 17, 2021January 6, 2021January 2, 2021Nice sunset walk. Muddy but well maintained trail. Creek beautiful.
January 2, 2021The water running in the creek was beautiful and relaxing.
January 1, 2021December 13, 2020Great, just difficult to find trails sometimes.
December 12, 2020With Olivia and friends
November 14, 2020It was fine - a nice morning hike. The only reason I am giving it three stars is because it was painfully difficult to follow the trail marks and the leaves on the ground (hiked in November) made it impossible to follow the trail at points. Definitely bring your phone with you so you can look back at the all trails ap
November 14, 2020It was pretty good! At time it was a bit difficult to navigate because there was leaves covering the trail but you just had to look out for the trail markers. It was good but will probably go for another more interesting hike next time.
October 20, 2020October 18, 2020Nice loop trail! Hiked both the white and yellow trials. Walked up on multiple deer.
October 10, 2020Good healthy hike.
September 30, 2020September 29, 2020September 26, 2020Nice trail in decent condition. Do the white and yellow trails for the full experience. Nice creek nearby. Turn left at the last bridge and trek at the bottom of the big meadow to get back to the Nature Center.
September 25, 2020Very cool. Well marked, tons of deer. Good for family
September 24, 2020Great trail. Located very conveniently in the center of Rockville foe people seeking a nature reprise. The trail had a lot of variety with plenty of wildlife and little outlets where you can take a breather. It was a little overgrown in some areas but the woodland loop in particular was very wide open. You should avoid the area I did on my recording as the path is eroded and not very safe right now. There was also a slight sewagey smell right after the bridge but it clears quickly. Overall, highly recommended!
August 29, 2020The trail is well marked and very nice. Yes, there is a bit of road noise from traffic in some spots but it’s a little slice of wilderness in the city.
August 21, 2020I would have given 5 stars but for the road noise. Didn’t see a single person but one in the field area of the main park. Nature center closed due to covid so I couldn’t check it out. Varying terrain. Not too flat. Kept my interest.
July 22, 2020One portion of the loop is particularly overgrown. Otherwise great trail.
July 19, 2020Beautiful trail! Not many people.
June 27, 2020Great trail!! A bit overgrown in areas of the ‘yellow trail’ but otherwise well-maintained. Besides a big group of people playing in the river, we only passed 3 people on the whole hike.
June 7, 2020I went for the first time last year. Enjoyed the walk through the woods and the nature center where I met an owl:)
May 31, 2020
