Trolley Trail #1 Traditional Cache

We had to archive the original Trolley Trail cache due to upgrades on the bridge causing inaccessibility. But this gave us the opportunity to add some new caches. We plan to have caches along the whole trail, but until the upgrades are complete we are only able to put them part of the way.

From 1908 to 1954, Thurmont was the "end of the line" for the trolley system that traveled from Frederick to Thurmont.  During its hay day in the 1920's, the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway (H &F) carried 3.8 million people per year.  However, with great strides in the world of transportation, the demands for the trolley dwindled and the H&F made its final trip to Thurmont in 1954; the tracks were removed and the once busy trail fell into disrepair. To celebrate the Lions Club's 75th anniversary, they took on the project of revitalizing the trail for the purpose of creating a place for the people of Thurmont to enjoy.

Trail is gravel and fairly level. It's a pretty hike that crosses the creek several times. The total trail is a little over a 1/2 mile long and there is a small park at the other end.

Convenient parking available at the library only a short walk from the trail head.