

Connecting People to the Land
Since its inception in 1986, ACLT has been providing environmentally sustainable public access to managed properties for educational, scientific, recreational, and cultural purposes. ACLT's 26 miles of trails crisscross creeks and streams and meander through wildlands and a variety of forest types, offering the visitor an opportunity to witness wildlife in its natural environment. ACLT and its partners have preserved over 4800 acres of land in the Parkers Creek and Governors Run watersheds. ACLT promotes land conservation and preservation throughout Southern Maryland. Guided hikes, canoe trips, and events are offered throughout the year. ACLT also manages a small farm that uses regenerative practices to raise produce that is donated to the local food pantry.
North Side Trailhead:
All trails open.
South Side Trailhead:
All trails open.
PF2Bay Trail:
Open.
Trail Map
Explore the Land
Enjoy guided canoe trips & 26 miles of trails
Care for the Land
Help the land, the wildlife & the mission
Farm the Land
Donating earth-friendly produce to food pantries
Calendar of Events
ACLT has lots of fun events planned for 2025!
Click here to view the full Calendar of Events.
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Some large trees came down at the junction of the Turkey Trail Spur and Parkers Creek Trail (PC2). Our Land Management crew has cleared the way down to the Turkey Spur but root balls were up-ended in the Parkers Creek Trail and that trail is still blocked. Hikers who are uncomfortable going around the trees should avoid that area for the time being.
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Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to our planet!
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[First photo (L-R): ACLT Board President Dave Farr, Land Manager Autumn Phillips-Lewis, and Assistant Land Manager Clara Brill-Carlat. Second photo (L-R): Dave, Autumn, and Clara pose with Calvert County Commissioners Buddy Hance, Katherine Grasso, Mark Cox, and Todd Ireland.]
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The prescribed burn of the South Side meadow, originally scheduled for last week, has been RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025. The parking lot and trails immediately surrounding the trailhead will be closed most of the day on Friday. The date may need to change depending on weather conditions. Another notice will be posted if the date is changed.
The purpose of the burn is to clear thatch buildup and spur the growth of non-native invasive Chinese lespedeza seeds in the seed bank so that an herbicide application planned for this summer will have a greater impact on controlling this non-native invasive species.
Read more about the use of fire to control invasives from this blog post: https://www.acltweb.org/index.php/controlled-burn-at-the-north-side-trailhead/
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