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# Soldier's Delight Natural Environment Area

Maryland · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: Maryland Department of Natural Resources

**Address**: 5100 Deer Park Road Owings Mills MD 21117

**Telephone**: [410-461-5005](tel:4104615005)

[Official park information](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/soldiersdelight.aspx)

We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## About Soldier's Delight Natural Environment Area

Heat advisory Soldiers Delight NEA! Sunny days on the Serpentine Barren raise the temperature of the trail beyond that of the air. Hiking at Soldiers Delight NEA is not recommended during periods of extreme heat. Heat related illness and dehydration can and have occurred. Hiking with your pet without protected paws risks serious burns and evacuation on sensitive, protected ground. On June 22, 2024, the air temperature was 98*F and the surface of the trail was 132*F. Please recreate responsibly in this rare ecosystem and visit on cooler, cloudy days or early in the morning after sunrise.

## Activities & facilities

[Hiking ↗](https://marylandparks.org/activities/hiking)

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### How to read park closures & visitor notices

Check the affected area, source, dates, and last verification before planning a Maryland park visit.

Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/understanding-park-notices)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Pests, treatments & Maryland park visits

Understand pest notices, treatment schedules, and the difference between regional guidance and a documented park impact.

Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/pests-and-park-visits)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan a Maryland park day

A practical sequence for choosing a park, checking access, reading the forecast, and finding official visitor information.

Read the guide](https://marylandparks.org/guides/planning-a-maryland-park-day)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 15, 2026.

- [Maryland state park directory](https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/parkmap.aspx) · Oct 15, 2026

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