Description: "Cunningham Swamp WMA is located in Central Garrett County. This 328 acre tract encompasses the majority of Cunningham Swamp, a rich wetland with exceptional habitat for wetland and bog related species. There are open fields and upland forest habitats within the boundaries of the WMA as well. There is exceptional cover here for everything from ruffed grouse and American woodcock to black bears and white-tailed deer. Habitat for waterfowl such as wood ducks and Canada geese is excellent, and beaver and other furbearers are likely to call this WMA home as well." - MD DNR Website
The trail system has two components, with the first being well-signed from RT 495 to the parking area leads to a low angle, low mileage walk for people of many different ages and abilities. The view from the small rise in the middle is well worth the short hike up, and there are many bird and other wildlife sighting opportunities for the quiet and patient. The second is less well marked, but is a short drive south on 495 from the main trail system. It is a handicap accessible walkway leading a short way to a quiet spot in the swamp, and is featured in the header picture for this page.
The trail system has two components, with the first being well-signed from RT 495 to the parking area leads to a low angle, low mileage walk for people of many different ages and abilities. The view from the small rise in the middle is well worth the short hike up, and there are many bird and other wildlife sighting opportunities for the quiet and patient. The second is less well marked, but is a short drive south on 495 from the main trail system. It is a handicap accessible walkway leading a short way to a quiet spot in the swamp, and is featured in the header picture for this page.
Directions: Main trail system, 9.5 Miles, 15 minutes from Visitor Center Drive; turn right on RT 219 south .04 miles, turn left onto Mosser Road 3.5 miles, turn left on Rock Lodge Road 4.3, turn right onto MD RT 495 1.1, road to parking area on your right.
Handicap accessible boardwalk, 9 Miles, 16 minutes from Visitor Center Drive; turn right on RT 219 south .04 miles, turn left onto Mosser Road 3.5 miles, turn left on Rock Lodge Road 4.3, turn right onto MD RT 495 1.5, parking area on your left.
Handicap accessible boardwalk, 9 Miles, 16 minutes from Visitor Center Drive; turn right on RT 219 south .04 miles, turn left onto Mosser Road 3.5 miles, turn left on Rock Lodge Road 4.3, turn right onto MD RT 495 1.5, parking area on your left.