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Catonsville Short Line Trail

1.4 mi

State: MD

Dirt, Gravel

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

184.2 mi

State: DC, MD

Brick, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Cross Island Trail

9.13 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Great American Rail-Trail

3743.9 mi

State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Grist Mill Trail at Patapsco Valley State Park

2.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Lake Accotink Trail

4.5 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Lake Artemesia Trail

1.35 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Lake Frank Trail

1.8 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Mount Airy Rails to Trails

1 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Northeast Branch Trail

3.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Patuxent Branch Trail

4.35 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Powerline Trail (MD)

6 mi

State: MD

Dirt, Grass

Springlawn Trail

2.1 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Enola Low Grade Trail

29.15 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone

Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail

7 mi

State: DC

Dirt, Gravel

Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail

40 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Hanover Trolley Trail

7.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail

2.5 mi

State: MD

Crushed Stone

Savage Mill Trail

1.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Stony Run Trail

2.9 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Woodchips

Accordion

John Overstreet Connector

1.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Catonsville Short Line Trail The Catonsville Short Line Trail follows a segment of the former Catonsville Short Line Railroad, which ran from Charlestown to Catonsville. As of 2018, the trail runs between Shady Nook Avenue and...	MD	1.4 mi	Dirt, Gravel	2 reviews
	Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Following the Potomac River, the C&O Canal Towpath traverses the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park for 184.2 miles between Cumberland, Maryland, and the Georgetown neighborhood in...	DC, MD	184.2 mi	Brick, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt	107 reviews
	Cross Island Trail Explore the best of the Eastern Shore of Maryland on Queen Anne’s County’s Cross Island Trail, which runs the width of Kent Island for 9.3 miles, stretching between two nature parks. While the...	MD	9.13 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	40 reviews
	Great American Rail-Trail Note: This developing route is not yet fully contiguous – it is just over 50% complete. Please refer to the Trail Map for more information on the existing sections of trail, as well as the online...	DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY	3743.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	10 reviews
	Grist Mill Trail at Patapsco Valley State Park The Grist Mill Trail at Patapsco Valley State Park runs along the Patapsco River for 2.5 miles between Ilchester Road and Lost Lake. The heavily wooded paved trail passes by various historical sites...	MD	2.5 mi	Asphalt	14 reviews
	Lake Accotink Trail In Northern Virginia’s suburban community of Springfield, Lake Accotink Park provides a wilderness escape amid the city surroundings. The 500-acre park features picnic areas, miniature golf, an...	VA	4.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	10 reviews
	Lake Artemesia Trail The Lake Artemesia Trail—one component of the larger Anacostia Tributary Trail System—completely encircles its scenic eponymous lake in Prince George's County, Maryland for just over one...	MD	1.35 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Lake Frank Trail Lake Frank is a 54-acre reservoir located in the heart of Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, east of Rockville. The reservoir, together with Lake Needwood was created for flood control and was named...	MD	1.8 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Mount Airy Rails to Trails Mount Airy Rails to Trails (R2T) is currently 1 mile long split into two unconnected half-mile sections. Following a former railroad corridor, it will one day span nearly 4 miles across the Town of...	MD	1 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Gravel	4 reviews
	Northeast Branch Trail The 3.5-mile Northeast Branch Trail forms one of many segments of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System in Prince George’s County. Connecting in the south with both the Anacostia River Trail into...	MD	3.5 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Patuxent Branch Trail Whether by wheel or foot, many off-road trips in southern Howard County involve the Patuxent Branch Trail. Opened in 1997, the 4.5-mile regional trail connects to an extensive network of local trails...	MD	4.35 mi	Asphalt	23 reviews
	Powerline Trail (MD) This trail traces a hilly green swath located in a Pepco electric utility right-of-way that stretches between South Gernmantown Recreational Park and Muddy Branch Stream Valley Park. It's a natural...	MD	6 mi	Dirt, Grass	1 reviews
	Springlawn Trail The Springlawn Trail travels on what was once Springlawn Road, connecting Chesterville Road (Rt. 841) and Strickersville Road. The 2-mile trail is comprised of dirt and gravel and makes for a good...	PA	2.1 mi	Dirt, Gravel	7 reviews
	Enola Low Grade Trail Running through southeastern Pennsylvania, the Enola Low Grade Trail is remarkably flat, even for a rail trail —it says so right in the name! Even across hilly terrain, the trail’s grades never exceed...	PA	29.15 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone	138 reviews
	Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail Washington, D.C.'s Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail links some of the District's dozens of Civil War era forts (now national parks) that were built to defend the city from attack by the southern...	DC	7 mi	Dirt, Gravel	1 reviews
	Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail is a multi-use trail that follows along the various stream valleys in Fairfax County, Virginia for 41.4 miles. It is officially named the Gerry Connolly Cross...	VA	40 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	29 reviews
	Hanover Trolley Trail The Hanover Trolley Trail is currently 7.5 miles in two disconnected trail segments. The trail is being built along the 16-mile corridor of the York-Hanover Trolley Line that ran between the two...	PA	7.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	8 reviews
	Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail Maryland's Susquehanna State Park is recognized for challenging hiking and biking trails, camping facilities, rock outcroppings, boating, a museum and restored historical sites. But none of these...	MD	2.5 mi	Crushed Stone	13 reviews
	Savage Mill Trail Only a mile long, the Savage Mill Trail rolls through a significant piece of Howard County’s industrial heritage as it crosses the grounds of an old textile mill complex on the Little Patuxent River....	MD	1.2 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel	6 reviews
	Stony Run Trail Baltimore’s Stony Run Trail follows an old Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad line through nearly 3 miles of wooded stream valleys and small parks, providing a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle...	MD	2.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Woodchips	5 reviews

Accordion

John Overstreet Connector

The John Overstreet Connector is a 1.5-mile trail segment that links the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail and BWI Trail. The short—but vital—trail is named after Overstreet, a retiree from Glen Burnie,...

1.5 mi

Asphalt

1 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Kent Island South Trail

Kent Island South

May, 2026 by carrollb

I try to ride this trail 2-3 times a year. Had the trail to myself today except for a few people walking. The first 2 miles and the last 1 mile have a lot of raised places from the tree roots. Many places the asphalt is pushed up 2-3 inches. You have to keep your eyes on the asphalt in order to stand on the pedals or your back will be jarred really bad. At one point I heard a metal sound and after stopping found I did not have my rear bag fully zippered closed. The sound I heard was a tool being tossed out of my bag. This was a nice trail and it's a shame they don't mill down the raised places. Not sure if I will ride it again.

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

I'm a new super fan of rails to trails! Loved this ride. Especially Travelers Coffee and market. ¿¿¿¿¿¿

May, 2026 by jeaninejacildone

I'm a new super fan of rails to trails! Loved this ride. Especially Travelers Coffee and market. ¿¿¿¿¿¿

Holmes Run Trail

Tunnel under 395 finally re-open in April 2026!

May, 2026 by akbald01

This trail from Eisenhower is great and the tunnel under 395 is finally clean and reopened when I ran a longer out/back last month!

Accordion

Great American Rail-Trail

Highly recommend this beautiful and well kept trail. Beautiful to ride along the trees and over the 2 epic ohiopyle bridges.

May, 2026 by sarahraekratz

Highly recommend this beautiful and well kept trail. Beautiful to ride along the trees and over the 2 epic ohiopyle bridges.

Ballenger Creek Linear Trail

First time my friend and I have trail skated! This was so fun, especially for 2 67 yr. olds!! Saw lots of walkers, bikers, etc., everyone was friendly, beautiful scenery, squirrels and birds everywhere, great place to rollerskate!

May, 2026 by t.ambos

First time my friend and I have trail skated! This was so fun, especially for 2 67 yr. olds!! Saw lots of walkers, bikers, etc., everyone was friendly, beautiful scenery, squirrels and birds everywhere, great place to rollerskate!

Ballenger Creek Linear Trail

My friend and I went for the first time and had a blast.

May, 2026 by janineleewilson

My friend and I went for the first time and had a blast.

Capital Crescent Trail

good trail

April, 2026 by aldo_desalvo

The part in the city is pretty boring. You get a nice tunnel and an old rail bridge. The surface is paved and has a few root issues. Most of the path is shaded. 5 stars

Arlington Loop

A Great route!

April, 2026 by dillon.marshall1999

I normally Ride to DC.. but this was a great Change of peace.. very scenic and the paths are paved nice and smooth.. lots of cyclist and people walking and running! Highly recommend!

Mount Vernon Trail

Easter weekend 2026. Saturday

April, 2026 by amy2paul

My husband, our two adult sons & I rode the trail yesterday. We hopped on at Unlimited Biking where we rented a bike for one son. Highly recommended. Employee was polite & had everything all re when we arrived. You can access the trail right there. We first rode north to Reagan Airport to watch the planes. That section was very busy! Lots of walker, dogs & bikes so be careful. Then we turned back south & had lunch before getting back on to ride to the end at George & Martha’s place. Much less crowded. Nice ride!