Rail-Trail
State: MD Length: 14 miles Surface: Asphalt
If you are looking to augment your physical workout with some intellectual exercise, look no further than the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail. The scenic, paved, 13-mile community trail is brimming with history lessons and boasts a solar system ...
State: DE Length: 3.5 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Bicycle Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park is a 3.5 mile paved loop trail through the park. The loop offers various branches that lead off into the marshes with wide vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and the opportunity to explore the "walking ...
State: DE Length: 4.9 miles Surface: Asphalt
Boundary Trail at Trap Pond State Park is a paved loop trail that circles around the perimeter of the 90 - acre Trap Pond. The trail offers winding stretches through harwood forests, crosses a scenic dam at Raccooon Pond and travels over boardwalk ...
State: DE, MD Length: 16 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
Groundbreaking for the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal began in July 2012 in St. Georges, Delaware, to mark the start of construction on the initial phase of the shared-use recreational trail. The C&D will eventually connect the Delaware River, ...
State: MD Length: 1.4 miles Surface: Boardwalk
Between 1900 and 1935, the Chesapeake Beach Railway whisked vacationers from Washington, DC, to the grand hotels, beaches and boardwalk of the resort town of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. Now tourists and residents alike can enjoy a different ...
State: MD Length: 1.2 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Chestertown Trail, which opened on Earth Day in 2012, runs along the southern edge of the historic Maryland Eastern Shore community of Chestertown. Development of the trail was made possible through a 2003 federal earmark by former Congressman ...
State: MD Length: 6 miles Surface: Asphalt
Maryland's Cross Island Trail spans Kent Island in Queen Anne's County, providing multiple points of access to everything from libraries and schools to ball fields and the waterfront. It's an impressively signed, well-maintained, beautiful community ...
State: MD Length: 5 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt
Downs Park Trail is located in Downs Park on the Chesapeake Bay just north of Gibson Island. The 3.5-mile perimeter trail is paved, popular for walkers and cyclists alike, and an additional 1.5 miles of natural surface trail are offered. The ...
State: MD Length: 2.5 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Easton Rails to Trails runs from Dutchmans Lane in southern Easton, Maryland, to North Easton Park—a large sports complex—over 2.5 miles away. The trail opened in 1998 and has been a popular local amenity since that time. Because ...
State: DE Length: 16.8 miles Surface:
Plans are on the table to develop a Rail-with-Trail that will connect Georgetown, Delaware to the existing trails outside Lewes, Delaware. DeDOT is scheduling public meetings to discuss possible routing for the trails which will parallel a section ...
State: DE Length: 2.7 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
Gordon's Pond Trail is located in Cape Henlopen State Park and skirts the western side of Gordon's Pond, a 900-acre salt water lagoon. Taking the trail out and back covers close to 5 miles. The trail is popular with bird watchers as it is located ...
State: DE Length: 6 miles Surface: Asphalt, Ballast
This beautiful, pine-studded rail-trail winds through Cape Henlopen State Park next to wetlands and farmland, offering a break from the nearby beaches and eclectic shopping areas. The trail runs from Wolfe Neck in Lewes to the town of Rehoboth ...
State: MD Length: 5.8 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Kent Island South Trail is one of two popular recreational trails (along with the Cross Island Trail) on Maryland's Kent Island, the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay. The trail runs parallel to Romancoke Road/State Route 8 for its entire ...
State: DE Length: 1.8 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Bike Trail begins outside of the park along Killens Pond Road passing Lake Forest High School. The trail crosses the main entrance, then turns into the Park. It is on an easy grade over a paved or crushed stone surface. Trail users will ...
State: DE Length: 17.5 miles Surface: Dirt
Lums Pond State Park is built around the largest freshwater pond in Delaware. The park features excellent fishing, sports facilities, hiking trails and more on its 1790 acres on the north side of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Covering 200 ...
State: DE Length: 1 miles Surface: Concrete
The Mispillion River Greenway is located on South Washington Street along the Mispillion River. The greenway provides a peaceful view of the lovely Mispillion River. The greenway is surfaced with brick and concrete. For more information contact ...
State: DE Length: 2 miles Surface: Sand
The Pineland Trail is a two-mile loop that meanders on a gentle grade through coastal upland pine forest over packed and loose sand. Nature enthusiasts will discover four species of pine, including loblolly, Virginia, pitch, and black, as well ...
State: MD Length: 2.3 miles Surface:
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Greenway Commission: The Popes Creek Railroad is a proposed rail trail in the southwest portion of the county that would run adjacent to Popes Creek from the Potomac River to U.S. 301. A stone ...
State: MD Length: 0.9 miles Surface: Asphalt
Annapolis' Poplar Trail runs for nearly 1 mile on a section of the old Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis right-of-way in the heart of Maryland's capital city. Although short, the trail is a vital part of Annapolis' trail system, as it links ...
State: DE Length: 3.5 miles Surface: Grass, Sand
This trail offers a 3-mile loop perfect for exploring the park, and a 0.3 mile side trail that leads to a view of the Indian River Bay. The trail is wide with a grass or packed sand surface and is open to hiking, bicycling, and seasonal horseback ...
State: DE Length: 4 miles Surface: Dirt
Redden State Forest is located just north of Georgetown in Sussex County. The state forest offers more than 44 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching and hunting on several thousands acres. The most popular trail is a four-mile ...
State: MD Length: 1.5 miles Surface:
This trail is an extension of the existing College Park Trolley Trail : From Metro Washington Council of Governments : Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail (Prince George's County) This project will extend the existing Rhode Island Avenue Trolley ...
State: DE Length: 1.1 miles Surface: Sand
The trail intersects the Walking Dunes Trail approximately at its midpoint. This 1.1 mile spur offers opportunities for plant and wildlife observation and views of tidal marsh along its gentle path of packed and loose sand.
State: DE Length: 1 miles Surface: Dirt
The Seahorse Trail provides access to the western portion of the Holts Landing park. The trail travels over packed earth along forest edge, open meadow, and dense forest.
State: DE Length: 0.6 miles Surface: Sand
The Seaside Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park is a .6 mile trail taking visitors from the Seaside Nature Center to the Delaware Bay beach where you can continue to walk miles of beach at your leisure. This flat, loose sandy surface trail offers ...
State: MD Length: 10.3 miles Surface:
The South Shore Trail is part of the Grand History Trail concept. For more information, visit www.railstotrails.org/grandhistorytrail: From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Greenway Commission: The South Shore Trail is a planned ...
State: MD Length: 7.5 miles Surface: Dirt
Nestled amongst the trees of St. Mary's River State Park, trail-goers will find an 8-mile path that loops around St. Mary's Lake, offering beautiful natural scenery and the chance to catch a glimpse of many types of birds and other wildlife. ...
State: MD Length: 1.3 miles Surface: Asphalt
The St. Michaels Nature Trail skirts the western edge of the scenic town of St. Michaels, Maryland, which was built on the site of a 17th century Anglican church that eventually lent the settlement its name. Now the town is a popular tourist ...
State: MD Length: 8 miles Surface: Asphalt
Southern Maryland's Three Notch Trail is a work-in-progress under the guidance of St. Mary's County and other stakeholders. When complete, the recreational trail will extend 28 miles along an abandoned Washington, Brandywine and Point Lookout ...
State: DE Length: 5 miles Surface: Cinder, Crushed Stone
Very nice multi use trail system in an underused & understaffed State Park. Five mile loop around Trap Pond is accomplished by following the Loblolly & American Holly trails. Plenty of other side trails & Park Roads give the user plenty of options. ...
State: MD Length: 10.25 miles Surface: Asphalt
Central Maryland's WB&A Trail occupies an abandoned Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Railway corridor—hence its name—for its entire route. The railroad operated electric commuter trains between its three namesake cities from ...
State: DE Length: 2 miles Surface: Asphalt, Sand
The trail travels through wooded uplands, traverses tidal marsh, and terminates at The Great Dune. It follows a gentle grade, suitable for all levels of hiking fitness, over sand, crushed shells, or pavement for 2 miles. In late spring, look ...
State: DE Length: 40 miles Surface: Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt
White Clay Creek State Park was created in 1968 when the state purchased 24 acres of land. The park has since grown to almost 2,500 scenic acres in the continuing effort to preserve and protect the natural resources of the valley. The park has ...