Home to Loch Raven Skeet and Trap shooting range, numerous trails and picnic areas, as well as a large variety of wildlife, the Loch Raven Reservoir also provides beautiful water to paddle. The surrounding area is owned by the City of Baltimore and is a protected wildlife management area and many wildlife viewing opportunities can be found from the water. There is beautiful scenery as dense forest surrounds the lake. The dam creating this reservoir was built in 1914 and in doing so the agricultural village of Warren was submerged. There are four bridges for roads to cross the reservoir and many miles of shoreline to explore. Due to its shape with many long, narrow branches spreading out and each with several coves and inlets to explore, it is easy to find a quiet place to enjoy nature.