Size: A section of the 14,000 acre Patapsco Valley State Park (PVSP) on both sides of the Patapsco River which in this area is the boundary between Howard County and Baltimore County.

Habitat: Deciduous forest adjacent to Patapsco River. Open area along railroad
tracks.

Best Months: April and May; September and October.

Coverage Time: Several hours.

Trails/Paths: A broad path along the railroad tracks may be taken upstream and
downstream along the river.

Notable Birds: Yellow-throated Vireo, Veery, Northern Parula, Yellow-throated Warbler, Cerulean Warbler (rare), Black-and-white Warbler, Prothonotary Warbler (rare), Ovenbird, Kentucky Warbler, Hooded Warbler (rare), Scarlet Tanager.

Amenities: Gravel parking area. No facilities.

Handicapped Access: Level gravel and dirt path along railroad tracks.

Operation and Hours: Dawn to dusk.

Special Attractions: Easy access to river habitat.

Nearby Sites: Daniels Road, Hollofield.

Compiler: Scott Berglund

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