Howard County Bird Club
High Ridge Park
10100 Superior Avenue, Laurel, MD 20723
Size: 88 acres
Habitat: Fall Line location; mixed deciduous/coniferous upland forest adjacent to Patuxent River below Rocky Gorge dam.
Best Months: Mid-April to early June; September to mid-October.
Coverage Time: 30–45 minutes
Trails/Paths: One mile asphalt
Notable Birds: Cackling Goose, White Ibis, Northern Goshawk, Laughing Gull, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Least Flycatcher, Gray-cheeked Thrush, Mourning Warbler.
Amenities: Restrooms (May–Sept), portable toilets rest of year. Tot lot, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic pavilion, a few picnic tables in central recreational area.
Handicapped Access: Wide paved path with gentle grades
Operation and Hours: Howard County park; dawn to dusk (or as posted).
Special Attractions: Mountain laurel blooming peak is late May.
Howard County Recreation and Parks information
Nearby Sites: Savage Park/Savage Mill Trail, Wincopin Trail, Patuxent Branch Trail, Gorman Valley Natural Resource Area.
Compiler: Joanne Solem