The Kindness Demonstration Area features a 1.25 mile self guided
hiking trail through 387 acres of forestland with signs explaining forest
management and wildlife improvement practices.
Often referred to as the “birthplace of forestry and conservation in Maryland,” this area is part of the Garrett brothers’ original 2,000-acre land donation which started Maryland’s Forestry and Public Lands System.
See the forest through the trees and better understand how foresters manage our precious forest resources.
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Directions
From I-68 East or West |
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1. Take Exit 14 and merge onto U.S. Rt 219 South toward
Oakland...................................... |
26.0 Miles |
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2. In Oakland, turn right onto East Green Street (first right past fire
department)................... |
<0.1 Miles |
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3. East Green Street becomes East Liberty Street at stop
light........................................... |
1.4 Miles |
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4. East Liberty Street becomes Herrington Manor
Road...................................................... |
0.1 Miles
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5. Turn left onto Fingerboard Road (first left past the
bridge)............................................. |
2.8 Miles |
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6. Kindness Demonstration Area will be on the left |
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For
more information about
Kindness Demonstration Area and
Potomac-Garrett State Forest contact:
Potomac-Garrett State Forest
1431 Potomac Camp Road
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-2038
email:
Park-Potomac-Garrett@dnr.state.md.us
Come out and enjoy a self-guided hike through the KINDNESS DEMONSTRATION AREA