Water is our most precious resource. And at WSSC, water matters. We created the Lucky Duckett Geotrail to highlight the beauty of the water and surrounding area near the T. Howard Duckett Dam and Rocky Gorge Reservoir. By following the Lucky Duckett Geotrail you will see, first‑hand, the many opportunities available for enjoying the recreational areas, trails, woods, wetlands and water around the area. Along the way, we will teach you a little about the importance of protecting the land around our primary drinking water source, the Patuxent River, as well as help you with ideas on how to conserve water and protect your home from water damage and high water bills.
The Lucky Duckett Geotrail launched August 8, 2015 with 6 caches within the T. Howard Duckett Dam/Rocky Gorge Reservoir watershed recreation areas and trail system.
This cache is only available during daylight hours. Please no night caching! Geocaches will be found on the trails and recreation areas, NOT within the facilities. Do not enter any restricted WSSC areas!
About this Cache
This cache can be accessed by parking at the Scott’s Cove Recreation Area (N39° 8.259 W76° 53.465).
The average person consumes 70 gallons of water every day. Water‑friendly choices go beyond turning off the water while brushing your teeth and taking shorter showers. One of the biggest water wasters is a leaking toilet. To check yours add dark food coloring to tank water, but don’t flush! Check the water in the toilet bowl 15-20 minutes later. Color in the toilet bowl means you have a leak.
Crops, like cattle and cotton, require a lot of water, so the resulting products also are water heavy. Choose jeans from a water‑conscious brand and eat meatless one night a week to reduce your water footprint. For more information and other ways to save water visit: www.wsscwater.com/conservation
About the Watershed
The WSSC watershed is approximately 5,600 acres, which includes the two Patuxent reservoirs, Triadelphia and T. Howard Duckett. These reservoirs hold approximately 11 billion gallons of water combined and serve as a water supply source for more than 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The reservoirs also provide numerous recreation opportunities in a scenic environment just minutes outside of the Capital Beltway.
Recreational activities permitted in designated areas include: shore fishing, boat fishing from approved craft, boating from rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and sailboats, picnicking, horseback trail riding and hunting. Daily or seasonal permits are required. See https://www.wsscwater.com/watershed for more details.
Enjoy your visit and help us keep the reservoirs and watershed property clean and safe for everyone. Use trash receptacles and obey the rules that have been established to protect you, pristine water supply sources and environmental treasures.
Feel free to tweet pictures of your geocaching experiences to @wsscwaternews. Just make sure not to give away the cache hiding place!
Thanks to Maryland Geocaching Society members for assisting with this project!