# River Road Shale Barrens Conservation Park

Nature area in Poolesville, MD. Adrenaline 2/5 (Easy: Light, playful, good for all ages.) All ages. Outdoor.

- Address: Poolesville, MD
- Coordinates: 39.092151, -77.440079
- Website: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/river-road-shale-barrens-conservation-park/

## Nearby
Adrenaline scale: 1 Chill, 2 Easy, 3 Active, 4 Thrill, 5 Extreme.
1. Bles Park | Park | Chill 1/5 | All ages | Outdoor | Ashburn, VA | 1.6 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/bles-park-ashburn-va
2. Chisel Branch | Camping | Easy 2/5 | All ages | Outdoor | Poolesville, MD | 1.7 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/chisel-branch-poolesville-md
3. Lock 25 | Historic site | Chill 1/5 | All ages | Outdoor | Poolesville, MD | 1.9 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/lock-25-poolesville-md
4. Janelia Manor | Historic site | Chill 1/5 | All ages | Outdoor | Ashburn, VA | 2.1 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/janelia-manor-ashburn-va
5. Bazil Newman Riverfront Park | Park | Chill 1/5 | All ages | Outdoor | Leesburg, VA | 2.1 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/bazil-newman-riverfront-park-leesburg-va
6. The Golf Club at Lansdowne | Golf | Easy 2/5 | All ages, ages 6+ | Outdoor | Lansdowne, VA | 2.2 mi | https://www.activityplaces.com/place/the-golf-club-at-lansdowne-lansdowne-va

## Source
- Page: https://www.activityplaces.com/place/river-road-shale-barrens-conservation-park-poolesville-md
- Place data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0), https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/374791582, last checked 2026-11-13
- Adrenaline level and audience are ActivityPlaces editorial ratings by activity type, not measurements. Confirm hours and prices with the venue.