Eden Mill has over 5 miles of trails leading to a beautiful overlook of the creek and EMNC! Each is  maintained by volunteers for easy hiking. 

Trail Information Trail Ratings: ·  Easy ·  Moderate ·  Most Difficult 

· Pollipot Trail: Starts at Mill and follows wetlands along Big Branch Creek to main trailhead. Parts are elevated on boardwalk. Length: approx. 0.3 miles

·  Beaver Run Trail: Follows Deer Creek with plenty to see - beavers, birds, turtles, plants. Length: approx. 0.29 miles

·  Bluebird Trail: Succession Area, foxes, rabbits, deer, blue birds, easy hiking. Length: approx. 0.17 miles

·  Mingo Trail: Follows the upper meadow, best birding trail in the park. Length: approx. 0.19 miles

·  Cedar Run Trail: Cedar Run Trail follows the edge of the forest along one side, and a meadow along the other side. This trail joins up with Laurel Ridge Trail at Switchbacks. Length: approx. 0.19 miles

·  High Meadow Trail: Starts at main trailhead. Follows the edge of the High Meadow and forest. Steep climb at beginning of trail. Length: approx. 0.3 miles

·  Laurel Ridge Trail: A forest Trail overlooking Deer Creek. At the end is 400 feet of switchbacks that join up with Beaver Run Trail. Length: approx. 0.18 miles

·  Birds Nest Trail: Wooded, good birding. Length: approx. 0.06 miles

·  Fox Run Trail: New growth, plenty of deer signs, rabbits, and birds. Length: approx. 0.14 miles

Eden Mill Nature Center   1617 Eden Mill Road    Pylesville, MD 21132     410-836-3050   edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com

Eden Mill Hiking Trails

Eden Mill Nature Center

& Historic Grist Mill Museum

Trail Maintenance Dates

Eden Mill's trails are maintained soley by volunteers.  Join the Eden Mill volunteers as they maintain the hiking trails and other areas around the park.  You must pre-register so we know to expect you (Monday-Friday from 9-2).

Sunday, March 28th 8:00am-12:00pm

Sunday, April 25th 8:00am-12:00pm       

Saturday, May 15th 8:00am-12:00pm