Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hidden Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hidden Valley and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hidden Valley
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Hidden Valley:
- 38.567621, -76.787745
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Hidden Valley
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Charles County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Charles County
- Since Hidden Valley is near Prince George's County and also Saint Mary's County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Prince George's County
- eBird sighting report for Saint Mary's County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Hidden Valley ...
We found 29 communities that share the name Hidden Valley.
There are three communities within Maryland that are also named Hidden Valley.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 26 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 26 communities, 28 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Calvert County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Calvert County and lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the east of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Hidden Valley.
- Carroll County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Carroll County and lies 72 miles [115.9 km]<1> to the north of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Hidden Valley.
- Harford County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Harford County and lies 68 miles [109.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Hidden Valley.
- Calvert County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Coosa County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Coosa County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coosa County community of Hidden Valley.
- Arkansas
- Sharp County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Sharp County and lies 821 miles [1,321.3 km]<1> to the west of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sharp County community of Hidden Valley.
- California
- El Dorado County
- This Hidden Valley is located in El Dorado County and lies 2,365 miles [3,806.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Hidden Valley.
- Placer County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Placer County and lies 2,368 miles [3,810.9 km] to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Hidden Valley.
- Colorado
- Jefferson County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,524 miles [2,452.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hidden Valley.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Hillsborough County and lies 797 miles [1,282.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Hidden Valley.
- Georgia
- Floyd County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Floyd County and lies 555 miles [893.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Hidden Valley.
- Henry County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Henry County and lies 536 miles [862.6 km] to the southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Hidden Valley.
- Illinois
- Lake County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Lake County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Hidden Valley.
- Will County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Will County and lies 624 miles [1,004.2 km] to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Hidden Valley.
- Indiana
- Dearborn County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Dearborn County and lies 434 miles [698.5 km]<1> to the west of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dearborn County community of Hidden Valley.
- Minnesota
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Hidden Valley [Washington County].
- Nevada
- Washoe County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Washoe County and lies 2,281 miles [3,670.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washoe County community of Hidden Valley.
- North Carolina
- Gaston County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Gaston County and lies 334 miles [537.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gaston County community of Hidden Valley.
- Lee County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Lee County and lies 250 miles [402.3 km] to the southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Hidden Valley.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 317 miles [510.2 km] to the southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Hidden Valley.
- Transylvania County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Transylvania County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km] to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Transylvania County community of Hidden Valley.
- Ontario
- This Hidden Valley lies 483 miles [777.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Montgomery County and lies 130 miles [209.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Hidden Valley.
- Tennessee
- Bradley County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Bradley County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Hidden Valley.
- Knox County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Knox County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km] to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Hidden Valley.
- Roane County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Roane County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km] to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Hidden Valley.
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Harris County and lies 1,217 miles [1,958.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Hidden Valley.
- Vermont
- Bennington County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Bennington County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bennington County community of Hidden Valley.
- Virginia
- Roanoke County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Roanoke County and lies 199 miles [320.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Hidden Valley.
- West Virginia
- Wayne County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Wayne County and lies 311 miles [500.5 km]<1> to the west of the Hidden Valley that is located in Charles County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Hidden Valley.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hidden Valley ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Arborview
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south) - Breezy Knolls
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Knolls
- Breezy Knolls is located in Saint Mary's County
- Forest Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Charles County
- Green Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring
- Green Spring is located in Charles County
- Hickory Thicket
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Thicket have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Thicket
- Hickory Thicket is located in Charles County
- Hughesville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughesville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughesville
- Hughesville is located in Charles County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hughesville <4>
- Hunters Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Farms
- Hunters Farms is located in Charles County
- Independence Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Village
- Independence Village is located in Charles County
- Karen Knolls
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karen Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen Knolls
- Karen Knolls is located in Charles County
- Loves
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Malcolm
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Masons
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Continue List (7 more) ...
- Meadowbrook
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
- Meadowbrook is located in Charles County
- Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south) - Poplar Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Hill
- Poplar Hill is located in Prince George's County
- Ridgeview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Sunnyside
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Three Brothers
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Three Brothers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Brothers
- Three Brothers is located in Charles County
- Walnut Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hills
- Walnut Hills is located in Charles County
- Meadowbrook
How Far From Hidden Valley to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Hidden Valley to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hidden Valley and extending to:
- La Plata, which is the Seat of Charles County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Hidden Valley to La Plata, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just over a day and walking would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northwest (NNW). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,901 miles [9,496.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,604 miles [10,628.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,481 miles [7,211.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hidden Valley. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Charles County: www.charlescounty.org/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hidden Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hidden Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.5676, Longitude: -76.7877 In this case, the coordinates for Hidden Valley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Hidden Valley could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Hidden Valley to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.764 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.245 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.737 degrees. |