River Road Shale Barrens Conservation Park

Nature area · Poolesville, MD

Easy · 2 of 5Light, playful, good for all ages.

All agesOutdoor

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Address: Poolesville, MD
Area: Montgomery County, Maryland
Maps: Apple Maps · OpenStreetMap

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Last checked against the source on Nov 13, 2026.
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