Last updated: March 23, 2021
Thing to Do
Hike The Thomas Farm Trail
NPS
The Thomas Farm Loop and Middle Ford Ferry Loop trails at the Thomas Farm offer a chance to immerse yourself in the woods without being too far from civilization.
The Thomas Farm Loop Trail is 1.75 miles long and a easy/moderate hike. The trail follows an old farm lane before entering into a wooded area and then emerging along an active agrgircultural field. The trail provides scenic vistas of the Worthington and Thomas farms.
The Middle Ford Ferry Loop connects to the Thomas Farm Loop Trail and adds a half-mile to the loop. This trail leads down to the Monocacy River to the site of the ferry that operated in the 18th and early 19th century until the bridge over the Monocacy was constructed in the 1830s.
The Thomas Farm Loop Trail is 1.75 miles long and a easy/moderate hike. The trail follows an old farm lane before entering into a wooded area and then emerging along an active agrgircultural field. The trail provides scenic vistas of the Worthington and Thomas farms.
The Middle Ford Ferry Loop connects to the Thomas Farm Loop Trail and adds a half-mile to the loop. This trail leads down to the Monocacy River to the site of the ferry that operated in the 18th and early 19th century until the bridge over the Monocacy was constructed in the 1830s.
Details
Duration
30-120 Minutes
Duration depends on walking speed of participants and trail selected
Activity
Front-Country Hiking
These are easy/moderate hiking trails. The surface varies between a gravel farm lane and dirt paths that vary in width.
Age(s)
Suggest five and older, but all ages are welcome.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Well behaved pets on six-foot leashes are welcome on the trails. Please maintain control of your pet at all times.
A pet waste receptical is available at the parking lot near Baker Valley Road on the Thomas Farm.
A pet waste receptical is available at the parking lot near Baker Valley Road on the Thomas Farm.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Thomas Farm
The Thomas Farm Loop and Middle Ford Ferry Loop are on the Thomas Farm. Access to the parking area is from Baker Valley Road.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Monocacy National Battlefield is open everyday of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Accessibility Information
The two hiking trails on the Thomas Farm vary in width and experience changes in elevation. The trails follow a gravel farm lane, eventually entering wooded areas where tree roots are sometimes exposed. Animals occasionally create burrows along the trails that can create tripping hazards. Once leaving the farm lane, the trails become dirt paths.