What is the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area?
Located along the largest serpentine barrens in Maryland, Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area is an unique environment. The area comprises over 39 rare, threatened or endangered plant species as well as rare insects, rocks and minerals. Visitors will enjoy taking a hike on the trails or stopping by the visitor center to see one of the exhibits. Directions from Baltimore (Travel time approximately 20 minutes) From I-695 take I-795 north via Exit 19 toward Owings Mills/Reisterstown. Take Exit 7B on Franklin Boulevard west. Turn right on Church Road, left on Berrymans Lane, then left on Deer Park Road. The Visitors’ Center will be on your right, about one mile down the road.