Browns Bridge

T. Howard Duckett Reservoir

Browns Bridge Road, Highland Maryland 20777

Amenities: A portable toilet may be provided on the Montgomery County side of the bridge when the reservoir is open for boats.

Handicapped Access: A portion of the area is visible from the paved boat ramp on the Montgomery County side of the bridge.

Special Attractions: Mudflats in late summer.

Size: Area on both sides of Browns Bridge Road bridge over the north end of Rocky Gorge Reservoir. The watershed on the east side of the bridge is Howard County; the west side is Montgomery County.

Habitat: Fluctuations of the water level usually produce mudflats in late summer, occasionally in spring. Deciduous woods and planted pine plantations cover most of the adjoining land.

Trails/Paths: No defined trails; sometimes there are fishing trails along the shoreline. When water levels are down, it may be possible to walk on the mudflats with caution.

Compiler: Joanne Solem