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Prince George'S County

Patuxent Research Refuge – Cash Lake Trail loop from Redington Lake Dam

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Prince George'S County

Patuxent Research Refuge – Cash Lake Trail loop from Redington Lake Dam

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Patuxent Research Refuge – Cash Lake Trail loop from Redington Lake Dam

01:14

4.80km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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41 m

Patuxent Research Refuge

Highlight • Forest

Covering 12,800 acres (5,179 ha), this refuge is home to more than 1,100 species of plants and diverse wildlife. In fall and spring, huge flocks of migratory bird species swoop …

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656 m

Cash Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cash Lake Trail runs along the homonymous lake in the setting of the amazing Patuxent Research Refuge. Don't miss it!

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2.23 km

Cash Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a calm and clean lake with some surrounding ponds. It is a great spot for a family-friendly hike or some fishing.

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4.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

320 m

254 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

413 m

213 m

206 m

140 m

< 100 m

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