President Lincoln traveled on it to deliver the Gettysburg Address. The rail line later served as a commuter train until the early 1970's when Hurricane Agnes destroyed the railroad. The trail visits quaint farm towns and passes by historic train stations at Monkton, Maryland and Hanover Junction, Pennsylvania. Guiding None Camping Organized youth group camping is available nearby at Camp Wood on Bunker Hill Road. Other Points of Interest Monkton Train Station serves as a visitor center and museum for the park.
Adults enjoy it too.
The center is modeled after the Smithsonian's Discovery Room. Other Accommodations Hotels and motels are located in Hunt Valley. A bed and breakfast is located in Parkton. Service Charges or Permits Youth group camping permit fees only. This easy trail is family-oriented.