Sunday, August 30, 2026

Putting the "farm" in Schaeffer Farm

The Schaeffer Farms section of Seneca Creek State Park is possibly the closest state park to my home, but I have not done all the trails. It just isn't that interesting. It's also primarily for bikers, with trails designed with bikes in mind. However, I figure I ought to do them all, just for completeness, so I have been out there a few times this summer.

My assessment of this area until my last trip is that the area is just woods. Fine woods (not necessary healthy woods - there are a lot of invasive species), but no views, lakes, waterfalls, scenic landmarks, etc. Well, that assessment proved wrong yesterday when I discovered that not all of it is woods - some of it is corn fields.

Schaeffer Farms trails

Corn.

Schaeffer Farms trails

CORN.

Schaeffer Farms trails

COOOORRRRRRRNNNNN.

There is also an old car.

Schaeffer Farms trails

I'll be back at some point, when I am ready for more corn.

Great Falls

Another trip to Olmsted Island and Great Falls.

Great Falls Great Falls