Exploring Deep Creek Lake: Stockslager Road Area

My son Noah and I were exploring the Stockslager Area of Deep Creek Lake the other day. We were hiking along the old railroad path - the railroad was used to transport workers to and from their homes and the dam each day during construction. I actually found out later in the day that my great grandfather Sanders helped to remove the tracks at the completion of the project :) We came to the fence that blocks off the Dam and Noah didn't seem to understand why he couldn't keep going - he wanted to move the fence to keep walking. There is a small stream there that feeds into little cove of the lake that I had never noticed before. We saw a few geese and started our hike back. We met Mr. Bill - a Stockslager resident who stopped to visit with his dog, Rags, while walking the trail. Very friendly guy, and the best part - a Redskin fan! I think there are actually 15 of us in Garrett County now :) We ended up taking some photos of Brushy Hollow, another stream that flows from the back of the mountain into the lake. If you haven't seen it, Stockslager is one of the unique places around the lake to hike and take in some sights - it is one of only a few places that has a lakefront hiking trail - thanks to the railroad path!

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area - Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

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What a difference 2 weeks makes - Stockslager Area Deep Creek Lake

A few weeks ago, I took these pics of the Stockslager Rd area as the lake level was lowered (because of flooding risks) and there was still ice and snow everywhere. Well, today I went back and saw just how much the lake has risen in just a few short weeks:






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