The Brookville Beer Farm – Hawlings River loop from Gorman Stream Valley Natural Resource Area

The Brookville Beer Farm – Hawlings River loop from Gorman Stream Valley Natural Resource Area

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The Brookville Beer Farm – Hawlings River loop from Gorman Stream Valley Natural Resource Area

03:35

69.6km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Patuxent River State Park

Rachel Carson Conservation Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.8 km

Brighton Dam and Triadelphia Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Built in 1943, Brighton Dam allowed the formation of Triadelphia Reservoir. The lake holds an incredible amount of water – 6.3 billion gallons to be precise!

Around the dam and …

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13.0 km

Brighton Azalea Garden Gazebo and Reservoir View

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Brighton Azalea Garden is home to over 22,000 azalea bushes over 5 acres in a hardwood forest. Established in 1959, the garden is home to Montgomery County’s champion fringe …

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18.5 km

The Brookville Beer Farm

Highlight • Pub

Great beer on tap with growler fills, and cans to go. Weekends seem to involve vendors selling food outside. Beer farms also serves wood fired pizza and pub appetizers. Good place to refuel for the rest of your ride.

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23.8 km

Hawlings River

Highlight • River

The Hawlings River is a 13-mile long tributray of the Patuxent River. This section of the river runs through the peaceful surroundings of the Rachel Carson Conservation Park.

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24.9 km

Elder Pine Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Elder Pine Brewing is a great place for a stop during a ride. There is outdoor seating, food trucks, and is located in a tranquil setting.

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66.0 km

Simpsonville Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Simpsonville Mill is a historical pre-colonial mill complex in the form of stone ruins which are located under the Cedar lane bridge that goes over the Middle Patuxent River. …

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