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Black Hill Trail

4.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Dirt

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

184.2 mi

State: DC, MD

Brick, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Goldmine Loop Trail

2.5 mi

State: MD

Dirt

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

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

27.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Hollow Creek Greenway

1.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Indian Creek Trail (MD)

1.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Lake Artemesia Trail

1.35 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Lancaster Junction Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Lebanon Valley Rail Trail

20.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Little Falls Trail (MD)

2.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail

12.4 mi

State: DE

Asphalt

Northeast Branch Trail

3.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Paint Branch Trail (Montgomery County)

2.3 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Patuxent Branch Trail

4.35 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Powerline Trail (MD)

6 mi

State: MD

Dirt, Grass

Rock Creek Park Trails

8.5 mi

State: DC

Asphalt

Springlawn Trail

2.1 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

19.9 mi

State: MD

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Accordion

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD)

44.4 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Conewago Recreation Trail

5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail

40 mi

State: VA

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

Henson Creek Trail

5.7 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Little Jersey Trail

8.1 mi

State: DE

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail

2.5 mi

State: MD

Crushed Stone

MA & PA Heritage Trail

5.1 mi

State: MD

Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Northwest Branch Trail

17.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Dirt

PennDel Trail

5.4 mi

State: DE, PA

Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

WB&A Trail

13.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Great American Rail-Trail, Mid-Atlantic

375.6 mi

State: DC, MD, PA, WV

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Mt. Olivet Trail

0.75 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Black Hill Trail Black Hill Trail offers a 4.5-mile wooded trek with gentle inclines through Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. The trail is primarily paved, though a short...	MD	4.5 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	8 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
	Goldmine Loop Trail Tucked in the meandering, wooded hills of the sprawling yet understated multimillion-dollar estates of Great Falls, just outside Washington, D.C., is the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic...	MD	2.5 mi	Dirt	1 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	11 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
	Heritage Rail Trail County Park The Heritage Rail Trail County Park (HRT) runs between the Pennsylvania–Maryland state line and York, Pennsylvania. Most of the trail has a crushed-stone surface, although portions of the trail,...	PA	27.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	100 reviews
	Hollow Creek Greenway The Hollow Creek Greenway follows its namesake waterway through scenic woodlands and valleys, offering a quiet oasis in the suburbs. The trail provides an important link between neighborhoods, schools...	PA	1.6 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews
	Indian Creek Trail (MD) Maryland's Indian Creek Trail is one of the shorter components of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System, but it serves as a vital link between the town of Berwyn Heights, Maryland, and scenic Lake...	MD	1.5 mi	Asphalt	1 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
	Lancaster Junction Trail The popular Lancaster Junction Trail follows the former Reading and Columbia Railroad, which transported iron ore and coal from Reading to the Chesapeake Bay via the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal...	PA	2.3 mi	Crushed Stone	22 reviews
	Lebanon Valley Rail Trail The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail travels for 20.3 miles in three distinct segments through Pennsylvania's Lebanon Valley. A majority of the route is unpaved, most gravel-surfaced, except for a four-mile...	PA	20.3 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	92 reviews
	Little Falls Trail (MD) Little Falls Trail is a hike-and-bike pathway in Montgomery County, Maryland. Winding through parks and along creeks, the trail runs parallel to the popular Capital Crescent Trail for part of its...	MD	2.2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail The Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail offers a scenic 12.4-mile route along the north shore of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in northern Delaware. The popular trail is named after the former...	DE	12.4 mi	Asphalt	80 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
	Paint Branch Trail (Montgomery County) Maryland is home to two Paint Branch Trails, this one in Montgomery County and another farther south in Prince George's County. This Paint Branch Trail offers a well-shaded, paved pathway...	MD	2.3 mi	Asphalt	2 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
	Rock Creek Park Trails Located in the northwestern neighborhoods of Washington, D.C., Rock Creek Park serves as a lush natural oasis spanning more than 1,700 acres in the bustling heart of the nation’s capital. Established...	DC	8.5 mi	Asphalt	8 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
	Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail Closure Notice: The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail will be undergoing a resurfacing project through early 2026, expect closures. The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is a popular destination for outdoor...	MD	19.9 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	101 reviews

Accordion

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD) The 44.4-mile Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD), one of suburban Washington, D.C.’s most popular rail-trails, is a fantastic link between the state’s rural and historical past and the nation’s...	VA	44.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	52 reviews
Conewago Recreation Trail Farms and pastures surround the Conewago Recreation Trail, but it was the discovery and mining of iron ore that led to the development of the railroad that eventually resulted in this trail. The path...	PA	5 mi	Crushed Stone	63 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
Henson Creek Trail Visitors to the Henson Creek Trail in the sprawling suburbs of southwestern Prince George’s County may be surprised by the extent of woodlands and open space along this corridor that lies just outside...	MD	5.7 mi	Asphalt	26 reviews
Little Jersey Trail The Little Jersey Trail loops through Lums Pond State Park on a wide, packed earth surface that accommodates hikers, cyclists and equestrians. The trail is the longer of two loops; the Swamp Forest...	DE	8.1 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	7 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
MA & PA Heritage Trail The MA & PA Heritage Trail is not your typical rail-trail. Named for the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, which chugged through the Harford County countryside for the first half of the 20th...	MD	5.1 mi	Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt	11 reviews
Northwest Branch Trail The Northwest Branch Trail travels a sylvan setting through a string of parks in the Maryland suburbs northeast of Washington, D.C. The 17.4-mile greenway connects the commercial-residential centers...	MD	17.4 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	7 reviews
PennDel Trail Also known as the Creek Road Trail from its origin road in Delaware, the PennDel Trail extends north from a connection with the Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail in White Clay Creek State Park. The scenic...	DE, PA	5.4 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel	7 reviews
WB&A Trail The Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis (WB&A) Trail runs for 13.2 miles through Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County. About the Route The northern section of the trail in Anne Arundel...	MD	13.2 mi	Asphalt	36 reviews
Great American Rail-Trail, Mid-Atlantic The Mid-Atlantic portion of the Great American Rail-Trail runs through Washington, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia for more than 300 miles, and will comprise about 390 miles when...	DC, MD, PA, WV	375.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	0 reviews
Mt. Olivet Trail The Mt. Olivet Trail is an example of a road to trail conversion in picturesque southern Chester County. About the Route Located in rural Franklin Township near the Maryland and Delaware state...	PA	0.75 mi	Dirt, Gravel	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Carl Henn Millennium Trail

terrible

August, 2026 by 7v2fghznv7

I walked this trail after I moved here and I started out in the Fallsgrove park area which is beautiful. Too bad that after that, you permanently walk next to speeding traffic for the other 8.5 miles. I did get REALLY close to a deer which was kind of cool but scary

Ireland Drive Trail

Use Caution

August, 2026 by 6qgnhshmzc

This trail in not great for cycling. It is not well maintained, lots of ruts from tree roots breaking through the asphalt. Also, many dog owners let their dog off leash (violating the Montgomery County leash law), and do not have a view or control of their dog. It is very hazardous to cyclists, so use caution.

Cross Island Trail

Good trail - needs maintenance

August, 2026 by witchman040

This is a decent trail for the most part. Because of the tree roots and rough bridge boards I highly recommend a mountain bike or hybrid with shocks. The asphalt is pushed up in many (over 50) spots, some 3-4" or more. They do not grind the asphalt or paint them to warn riders. There is parking at several trail heads. The Terapin Nature trail head has clean restrooms. The trail is flat with many at grade crossing. Most are private driveways, but some are busy roads.

Accordion

B&A Trail

Very Nice Ride

July, 2026 by jm5cjhdh4z

We rode this mostly shaded trail on a very hot day. Excellent ride with places to stop for additional water if needed. The terrain was not too hilly but there were several places where the trail intersects with traffic. Most drivers seemed used to the crossings and were very kind and courteous. Overall a great day out.

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Northwest Lancaster trail

July, 2026 by daria.schaible10

I did this with a friend on Friday 07/17/2026- 7/18/2026 . We rode from Columbia River Center to Riverfront park in E Donegal township on Friday and Saturday returned to the park and rode up to the end at Falmouth . It was an enjoyable ride with the twists and turns and the view of Schock‘s mill bridge and riding between the corn fields . Also saw a lot of cardinals .

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Nearby Gem -- Will Definitely Revisit

July, 2026 by lmstravel42

I recently learned of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail and can't believe I've lived around an hour away from it most of my life and had never heard of it before. I walked the first 2.5 miles and will finish the trail in segments later this year. Very popular with bicyclists, walkers, dog walkers, families, seniors, you name it. Best of all, the trail passes through historic towns that most folks would never stop and visit. A true game waiting to be discovered or rediscovered.

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Lancaster River Trail

July, 2026 by yipi4me

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful! Serene and peaceful trail with a lot of beautiful nature to see. Bring your camera.

Matthew Henson Trail

Slick when wet but very beautiful

July, 2026 by elizabeth.scuderi

A friend of mine and I cycled from Rock Creek to this trail today. It was really nice and a big surprise to me considering I grew up nearby but moved out of the area 25 years ago. It’s a little hilly and the boardwalks are super slick if it’s rained, but they’re awfully pretty.

Enola Low Grade Trail

nice trail

July, 2026 by aldo_desalvo

2 nice bridges and lots of rest areas. There is a lot of chalk that comes up from the trail I just did it on a 100 degree day. That was a mistake. It looks like they added new parking spots. I recommend it

Broadneck Peninsula Trail

June, 2026 by jackkboy

The Broadneck Peninsula Trail now extends from Anne Arundel Community College to Sandy Point State Park Headquarters for a total of 7.5 miles or 15 miles round trip. Parking is available at Broadneck park parking lots and the Cape Saint Claire Park parking lot. Great ride!

Ireland Drive Trail

Nice Walking Trail, not great for cycling

June, 2026 by 6qgnhshmzc

The trail is a nice trail through the woods and connects to Rock Creek park.As others have mentioned, many people let their dog off leash and get annoyed when asked to leash their dogs. The trail is not good for cyclists as it is very rutted with many tree roots and easily flooded after heavy rains. The trail also has a very steep hill for most of it’s length.

Lebanon Valley Rail Trail

things you should know before riding this trail

June, 2026 by joelkring

For the most part the trail itself is in good condition. There is a rough area near mile marker 3, but its only about 50 yards long and another rough stretch near mile marker 7, just past the Mount Gretna turn off. That section is about 1/4 to 1/2 mile long.
There are multiple portable toilets along the trail, however the one at Lawn ,mile marker 2, is ( and has been for at least a year ) disgusting. also the one at the Root Beer Barrel parking lot has recently gotten worse, but not as bad as Lawn.
There are, as mentioned by others, too many e-bike riders who don't respect others on the trail, They pass without giving warning, ride beyond the posted trail speed limit and most importantly ride other than class 1 e-bikes.
Finally, why do some riders insist on having bright headlights or taillights? I can understand if you are riding on a road, but what purpose do they serve when riding ln a trail?

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