According to the City of Rockville, hikers in the John G. Hayes Forest Preserve can now traverse more than three miles of trails, monitor current locations, and access park services and trail information using an interactive mobile map.
According to the City of Rockville, the inclusion of a map that hikers may view online made it a little easier to traverse the more than three miles of trails in the John G. Hayes Forest Preserve, which is next to the Croydon Creek Nature Center.
When viewed on a mobile device, the map provides hikers with real-time location information, enabling them to locate themselves even if they make a mistaken turn. Clicking on the map will display descriptions of each of the six trails in the preserve, including information about their length and degree of difficulty. Icons will also display the locations of trailheads, parking, bridges, and other pertinent information. Rockville Civic Center Park’s facilities and sites of interest, such as parking lots, picnic spots, and the trailhead, are also listed on the map.
John G. Hayes, the former superintendent of Rockville’s parks and services, is honored by the preserve’s name. His 30 years of service to the city included numerous unique events that are still appreciated today.
The map can be seen atbit.ly/hayestrails. Visit rockvillemd.gov/croydoncreek to find out more about Croydon Creek Nature Center.
