Below are a few ideas for trips along our Rustic Roads:
- Heritage Montgomery has an interactive map of heritage sites and has a brochure, Community Cornerstones: A Selection of Historic African American Churches in Montgomery County Maryland. Many of these sites are in the Agricultural Reserve and are on Rustic Roads.
- Two Maryland Scenic Byways are located in Montgomery County, and they include several Rustic Roads. Travel the C&O Canal and the Antietam Campaign trails.
- Montgomery Countryside Alliance produces an Agricultural Reserve Guide and interactive map that covers local farms, orchards, parks, equestrian facilities, historic sites, museums, and even two historic general stores.
- Countryside Artisans of Maryland host Studio Tour Days several times per year featuring paintings, prints, fiber, furniture, sculpture, and more. A number of the studios are located on Rustic Roads.
Contact Us
Classifications – Master plans and amendments, Subdivision review and approval
Roberto Duke, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
301-495-2168
Email
Jamey Pratt, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
301-495-4588
Email
Executive regulations and policies, Staff Coordination with Rustic Roads Advisory Committee
Darcy Buckley, Department of Transportation (MCDOT)
Email
Review and permitting of work in rustic roads right-of-way
Right-of-way:
Atiq Panjshiri, Department of Permitting Services
240-777-6352
Roadside tree permits:
Michael Knapp, Department of Permitting Services
240-777-6335
Chris Myers, Department of Permitting Services
240-777-6304