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Governor Bridge Natural Area and Canoe Launch route map
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Maryland

Governor Bridge Natural Area and Canoe Launch

Bowie, Maryland

2.0 mi

Distance

197 ft

Elev. Gain

Loop

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
Governor Bridge natural area and canoe launch are located close to the sports stadium and the bridge. At one point, the property used to be active in quarrying sand and gravel. For a long time, the land was neglected. The property was chosen as an "injury site" in 1980's, which led to a plan for restoration. There are large mouth bass in the lake. Explanation of nature study opportunities and hiking around the lake. This park was managed to get rid of bass.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:8 ft
Max:27 ft
60 ft
60 ft
8 ft14 ft21 ft27 ft0.0 mi0.5 mi1.0 mi1.5 mi2.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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