River Trail Trek

The Quest at Greenwell State Park is an easy and short self-guided walk through the grounds of the beautiful Rosedale Manor House and a fun scavenger hunt for letters that unscrambled form the answer to the Quest question. The hike along the River Trail is a delightful three-quarter mile walk that winds down to the pier, around the point along the river shoreline, and through woods, fields and the Manor House grounds. Along the way you will pass Quest signs featuring native animals that will give the clues for the missing letters. Enjoy the historic landscape and the peaceful views of the river and explore the woods and fields while solving this fun letter puzzle!

Quest Information

This Quest may be completed any day of the week from sunrise to sunset. The Quest begins at the parking lot by the Manor House. There you will find a bulletin board. On it is a box with the Park Quest 2009 logo. Take a Quest Sheet from the box follow the instructions. Solve the puzzle and write the mystery word in your Passport. When you have completed the Quest Sheet (make sure you fill in your team information), you will deposit it in the box on the building across from the horse barn. This will serve as verification that you have completed the Greenwell Quest. Remember to bring sunscreen, bug spray, and water. Pets on leash are welcome to join you on your Quest. This Quest is wheelchair accessible.

Directions to Greenwell State Park

Located in St. Mary's County, take Route 235 towards Hollywood. Turn on to Route 245 East (Sotterley Road) and travel 2.5 miles. Make a right on to Steerhorn Neck Road. The park entrance is the second drive on the left (approximately 8/10 of a mile).

About the Greenwell Foundation

Greenwell State Park is managed in partnership with The Greenwell Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing outdoor accessible recreation. The Greenwell Foundation, Inc. (http://www.greenwellfoundation.org/) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the Maryland Park Service to provide universally accessible and inclusive programs, services and facilities for all community members, with and without disabilities, in Southern Maryland. The Foundation is based in Greenwell State Park.

The Greenwell Foundation offers therapeutic and recreational riding lessons, summer camp and nature camps, kayaking, accessible site rentals and is regularly developing new programs to meet community needs. In 2007, more than 40,000 people visited the park, more than 500 people participated in programs, and more than 1,000 people used the park's accessible facilities for family events and celebrations. The Greenwell Foundation also manages and rents the Rosedale Manor House and the Francis Knott Retreat Lodge.