Once the family estate of Admiral Jacob Hugg, a founder of the town of Sykesville in Carroll County, Hugg-Thomas WMA consists of 275 acres in two separate parcels of land. On the southern parcel, located near Sykesville, you can visit the ruins of the 19th century Hugg mansion. The northern parcel is located just over the border in Howard County. Oak, hickory and yellow poplar stands predominate.
Hugg-Thomas WMA is located along the border between Carroll and Howard Counties on MD Route 32, north of U.S. Route 70. An exit from Route 70 to MD 32 (Sykesville Road), makes access to this area convenient from the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas. Vehicle access is via a parking lot located on Forsythe Road. For additional information, contact the Gwynnbrook Wildlife Office at (410) 356-9272.