Hardwoods like white oak, sweetgum and American holly are common in this forest. Wild turkeys, pileated woodpeckers, great-crested flycatchers, and pine warblers are frequently seen. On the Eastern Shore, berries and insects found in these forests are critically important for the survival of birds during fall migration.
A trail map with interpretive information may be available at the trailhead and is also available online at www.nature.org/brownsville. An audio companion to the trail may also be downloaded from that page in advance of your visit. If you wish to continue along the trail, the entire walk is about three miles out and back.
Please observe all of The Nature Conservancy’s guidelines. Dogs must be kept on a leash, and during deer season (typically October through early January), trail hours are restricted to 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Saturday. The trail is open all day on Sundays, and The Nature Conservancy does not allow hunting on its properties on Sundays.
Mosquitoes and ticks can be intense during the warmer months, so be prepared!
Cell service is often unavailable here! You may want to use a GPS other than your cell phone.