Matthew Henson Trail section to detour for repair work in Aspen Hill

Proposed detour of Matthew Henson Trail shown
in light green, work zone in orange

A section of the Matthew Henson Trail in Aspen Hill will have to temporarily close for several months to repair a culvert underneath it. The culvert in question is under the portion of the trail next to Turkey Branch Parkway at Grenoble Drive. Montgomery County's Department of Transportation will create an ADA-compliant detour for the trail at that location. Work could begin as soon as the end of August, MCDOT says.

BLACK BEAR SPOTTED ON MATTHEW HENSON TRAIL IN ASPEN HILL/WHEATON AREA

There have been several sightings of a black bear in the Wheaton area recently. One resident reported spotting the bear on the Matthew Henson Trail, which winds through Aspen Hill, on Monday around 12:50 PM. The Montgomery County Parks Department is advising residents nearby to be cautious, and aware of what to do if you personally encounter a black bear.