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BWI Trail

12.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Ballenger Creek Linear Trail

4.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Concrete

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

Ed Miller Memorial Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Elizabethtown Connector Trail

0.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

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

H & F Trolley Trail

1.1 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

27.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Hollow Creek Greenway

1.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Jones Falls Trail

12.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Lake Frank Trail

1.8 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail

2.9 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Magruder Branch Trail

3.45 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Matthew Henson Trail

4.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Mount Airy Rails to Trails

1 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

15.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Paint Branch Trail (Montgomery County)

2.3 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Patuxent Branch Trail

4.35 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Accordion

Rock Creek Trail (MD)

16 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

19.9 mi

State: MD

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Trolley Line #9 Trail

1.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Twinbrook Connector Trail

0.8 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

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

44.4 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Western Maryland Rail Trail

27.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Anacostia Tributary Trail System

29.9 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Bethesda Trolley Trail

5.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Broad Street Greenway

0.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete

Capital Area Greenbelt

24 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Carl Henn Millennium Trail

10.7 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Concrete

Chambersburg Rail-Trail

1.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail

2.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Enola Low Grade Trail

29.15 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone

Fielding Belt Trail

4.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Georgia Avenue Trail

1.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Gwynns Falls Trail

19.7 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Hanover Trolley Trail

5.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Harpers Ferry Railroad Bridge

0.14 mi

State: MD, WV

Boardwalk

Herring Run Trail

2.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Dirt

Intercounty Connector Trail

8 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Ma & Pa Community Greenway

1.44 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Northwest Branch Trail

17.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Dirt

Savage Mill Trail

1.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Sligo Creek Trail

9.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Stony Run Trail

2.9 mi

State: MD

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

WV Route 9 Bike Path

10 mi

State: WV

Asphalt

Fairfax County Parkway Trail

28.3 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Gettysburg Inner Loop

1.03 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Carroll Creek Path

3 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Concrete

East Street Rail Trail

0.8 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Folly Lick Branch Trail

2 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Herndon Parkway Sidepath

2 mi

State: VA

Concrete

Little Paint Branch Trail

6.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

North Gettysburg Trail

0.88 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Number Eight Streetcar Path

0.33 mi

State: MD

Crushed Stone

Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail

6 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	BWI Trail Overview The only trail in the U.S. fully encircling an international airport, the BWI Trail, also known as the BWI Hiker-Biker Trail, hosts walkers, bikers, runners, and aviation enthusiasts...	MD	12.4 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	60 reviews
	Ballenger Creek Linear Trail The Ballenger creek Linear Trail is a 4.2 mile greenway in Frederick County Maryland. Constructed by both local developers and the county government, whose goal was to connect the community, the trail...	MD	4.2 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 reviews
	Black Hill Trail Overview 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,...	MD	4.5 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	8 reviews
	Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Overview 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...	DC, MD	184.2 mi	Brick, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt	103 reviews
	Ed Miller Memorial Trail Named in honor of the late Ed Miller—a longtime caretaker at Renfrew Park and Museum and member of the Waynesboro Historical Society and Renfrew Institute—the Ed Miller Memorial Trail connects three...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Elizabethtown Connector Trail The first section of the Elizabethtown Connector Trail officially opened in May 2015. Although just shy of a mile this trail provides such beautiful scenery that you'll feel like you could stay...	PA	0.3 mi	Asphalt	4 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	9 reviews
	Grist Mill Trail at Patapsco Valley State Park Overview 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...	MD	2.5 mi	Asphalt	14 reviews
	H & F Trolley Trail Sitting on the corner of East Main Street and Alley 5 in Thurmont is a green and white one-story building. Murals decorate its walls, depicting the history of the famous Hagerstown and Frederick...	MD	1.1 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Heritage Rail Trail County Park Overview 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...	PA	27.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	94 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	1.7 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	8 reviews
	Jones Falls Trail Overview Running north to south for over 12 miles along the Jones Falls Stream Valley, the Jones Falls Trail is one of the Baltimore region’s premier urban trails. Combining pristine forested...	MD	12.4 mi	Asphalt	15 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
	LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail The short, tranquil LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail follows its namesake creek closely, LeTort Spring Run, through a mix of deciduous trees and lowland marshes bristling with tall grasses and cattails....	PA	2.9 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass	10 reviews
	Magruder Branch Trail This 3.45-mile paved trail follows the Magruder Branch creek, beginning at the Damascus Recreational Park on Kings Valley Road. It’s a relatively flat trail for most of its length, barring the steeper...	MD	3.45 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	7 reviews
	Matthew Henson Trail The Matthew Henson Trail runs along a paved surface (rough in places from tree roots) through a narrow band of forested green space between the Rock Creek Trail just south of Veirs Road and Alderton...	MD	4.5 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
	Mount Airy Rails to Trails Overview 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...	MD	1 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Gravel	3 reviews
	Northwest Lancaster County River Trail Overview Spanning over 15 miles on the banks of the Susquehanna River, the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail is a tranquil and easy-going meander between the towns of Bainbridge, Marietta...	PA	15.9 mi	Asphalt	119 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

Accordion

Rock Creek Trail (MD) Overview Rock Creek Trail forms a winding path, at times narrow, through the urban greenway of Rock Creek Regional Park. The trail extends between Needwood Lake northeast of Rockville, MD, and the...	MD	16 mi	Asphalt	12 reviews
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail Overview The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts because of its proximity to populous Baltimore and its relatively flat course, which winds along river...	MD	19.9 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	98 reviews
Trolley Line #9 Trail The first thing you may notice about the Trolley Line #9 Trail is the boardwalk that curves between the bluffs of massive rock. The granite was hand cut in the 1890s when the electric streetcar rails...	MD	1.5 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	8 reviews
Twinbrook Connector Trail Formerly known as the Parklawn North Trail, this path provides a bike-ped connection from the Twinbrook neighborhood to the Rock Creek Trail. The paved trail begins at the end of Rock Creek Mill Road,...	MD	0.8 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD) Overview 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...	VA	44.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	49 reviews
Western Maryland Rail Trail Overview Hugging the picturesque Potomac River and the C&O Canal Towpath, the Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) rolls for nearly 28 miles through Maryland’s narrow panhandle wedged between...	MD	27.5 mi	Asphalt	96 reviews
Anacostia Tributary Trail System Overview The 29.9-mile Anacostia Tributary Trail System includes a number of trails linked together and managed by the National Park Service. About the Route This trail system carries trail...	MD	29.9 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Bethesda Trolley Trail Overview The Bethesda Trolley Trail—also known as the North Bethesda Trail—is a 3.5-mile path linking Bethesda and North Bethesda, primarily by bridging two major highways. The trail occupies the...	MD	5.4 mi	Asphalt	8 reviews
Broad Street Greenway The Broad Street Greenway in York is anchored by the Alexander D. Goode Middle School at one end and Hannah Penn Middle School at the other. The bike-ped corridor parallels Broad Street in the heart...	PA	0.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	2 reviews
Capital Area Greenbelt Closure Notice: The Capital Area Greenbelt will be closed south of the PennDOT Building in Phoenix Park for the foreseeable future. The recommended detour uses S. Front, Sycamore, Cameron, and Shanois...	PA	24 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel	40 reviews
Carl Henn Millennium Trail Overview The Carl Henn Millennium Trail is Rockville's bicycle beltway. The paved 10-mile loop connects residential neighborhoods, parks, shops, restaurants, and more. About the Route The...	MD	10.7 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	16 reviews
Chambersburg Rail-Trail The Chambersburg Rail Trail is a 1.6 mile paved urban trail that connects neighborhoods just a few blocks west of the community's central business district. Starting at South Main Street (Route 11),...	PA	1.6 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail This gently winding trail in Pine Grove Furnace State Park passes along the shores of two lakes and through the woodlands of Michaux State Forest. Pine Grove Furnace began operating in 1764 to take...	PA	2.2 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone	8 reviews
Enola Low Grade Trail Overview 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...	PA	29.15 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone	132 reviews
Fielding Belt Trail The Fielding Bank Trail gives residents of Boiling Springs access to a couple nearby parks without having to travel along local roads. The trail begins at High Street the west end of town and...	PA	4.3 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	4 reviews
Georgia Avenue Trail This paved path parallels Georgia Avenue along the west side, and provides easy access to the Intercounty Connector Trail (ICC Trail). Starting at the southern endpoint, the trail follows Georgia...	MD	1.2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Gwynns Falls Trail Overview The Gwynns Falls Trail is a nearly 20-mile continuous corridor that winds through dozens of west and southwest Baltimore neighborhoods, parks, and historical and cultural landmarks and the...	MD	19.7 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	17 reviews
Hanover Trolley Trail The Hanover Trolley Trail is currently 5.5 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	5.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	6 reviews
Harpers Ferry Railroad Bridge This rail-with-trail bridge crosses the Potomac River near its confluence with the Shenandoah River, at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. A cantilevered section of the bridge allows pedestrian access...	MD, WV	0.14 mi	Boardwalk	4 reviews
Herring Run Trail The 2.5-mile Herring Run Trail is a neighborhood gem that runs through Herring Run Park, a scenic 375-acre stream-valley oasis in Northeast Baltimore. This loop trail, bordered by Harford Road to the...	MD	2.5 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	9 reviews
Intercounty Connector Trail Overview Maryland's Intercounty Connector Trail serves as an important commuting route across Montgomery County and Prince George's County. It gets its name from the Intercounty Connector (also...	MD	8 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
Ma & Pa Community Greenway Meandering 1.4 miles through the borough of Red Lion, this section of the Ma & Pa Community Greenway is called the Red Lion Trail. Following a disused railway corridor for part of its route, this...	PA	1.44 mi	Crushed Stone	6 reviews
Northwest Branch Trail Overview 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...	MD	17.4 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	7 reviews
Savage Mill Trail Overview 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...	MD	1.2 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel	6 reviews
Sligo Creek Trail Overview The bustling D.C. metro area seems light-years away from the parklands bordering the Sligo Creek Trail in the Maryland suburbs northeast of the city. The paved stream-valley trail follows...	MD	9.4 mi	Asphalt	12 reviews
Stony Run Trail Overview 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...	MD	2.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Woodchips	5 reviews
WV Route 9 Bike Path Overview The WV Route 9 Bike Path follows the busy thoroughfare from Martinsburg to the Charles Town/Ranson area. About the Route Note that the path runs through open space with little to no...	WV	10 mi	Asphalt	24 reviews
Fairfax County Parkway Trail The Fairfax County Parkway Trail parallels Fairfax County Parkway/State Route 286 on its route across Fairfax County, Virginia. While the paved trail varies in width and condition, most of the trail...	VA	28.3 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Gettysburg Inner Loop The Gettysburg Inner Loop is a network of multi-use trails and signed, on-street bicycle routes, paralleled by sidewalks for foot traffic, currently being built around the perimeter of the historic,...	PA	1.03 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Carroll Creek Path Overview The Carroll Creek Path runs for 3 miles through the heart of Frederick, MD. About the Route The Carroll Creek Path leaves off in the north from Rosemount Ave., near the Schifferstadt...	MD	3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
East Street Rail Trail Running along N. East Street in Frederick, this very short segment of trail is built on a former rail corridor. There are plans to extend the trail along the former Walkerville Southern Railroad...	MD	0.8 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Folly Lick Branch Trail The Folly Lick Branch Trail begins in Herndon, a northern Virginia suburb. The paved pathway begins off Herndon Parkway and winds northeast along the Folly Lick Branch stream through a residential...	VA	2 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Herndon Parkway Sidepath This short sidepath parallels Herndon Parkway on the eastern edge of Herndon in Northern Virginia. Much of the trail is the width of a standard sidewalk, and it includes crosswalks and curb-cuts at...	VA	2 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
Little Paint Branch Trail This bike and pedestrian path threads through the park of the same name. The trail exists in 2 sections: the northern segment begins in the Fairland Recreational Park and winds south, eventually...	MD	6.4 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
North Gettysburg Trail Part of the Gettysburg area's growing trail network, the North Gettysburg Trail begins at the north end of the borough at the northwest corner of East Broadway and Old Harrisburg Road. The asphalt...	PA	0.88 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Number Eight Streetcar Path The #8 Streetcar Path runs just a short distance (0.33 mile) along part of the route of the former streetcar system that once ran between Catonsville and Ellicott City. The streetcar operated from...	MD	0.33 mi	Crushed Stone	1 reviews
Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail Right in the middle of the Herndon suburbs, the Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail provides an Oasis for hikers and bikers looking to escape into the woods. For it's nearly 3 mile run, the trail...	VA	6 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Gwynns Falls Trail

Decidedly mixed experience, probably won't repeat

April, 2025 by julie.lundquist

Rode south from Inner Harbor to MedStar Harbor Hospital, a decidedly mixed experience. The "urban" part is tricky, not well-signed, and lots of crumbly asphalt and broken glass. The spot where the Middle Branch Trail/E Coast Greenway hits Russell St (south of Top Golf, just north of the Wheelabrator) is also a spot for people to gather, didn't feel very safe. (It was neat to see Gwynnda the Good Wheel of the West near there, however.) The "Westport" section of the trail feels very exposed: deserted industrial with occasional cars with opaque windows...once you arrive to the Middle Branch Park, the trail is more park-like but not well-populated even on a beautiful day and the trail is not in great condition. Pretty views of Baltimore from the coast. If you're departing from the inner harbor, would recommend just biking out to Fort McHenry instead - a bit more traffic but feels significantly safer and much nicer.

Jones Falls Trail

Surprisingly well-maintained for Baltimore City. Northern half is very hilly.

April, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

It’s in great shape compared to some of the city streets, and is somewhat well-marked. I used the map on the TrailLink app to make sure I didn’t make a wrong turn, and would recommend the same to other riders. Sometimes you have to share a sidewalk or street, but when you do they’ve been widened for it. North of Falls Road, there are several sets of switchbacks and several hills.

Western Maryland Rail Trail

completely resurfaced 5 star

April, 2025 by aldo_desalvo

I rode this for a second time recently. The trail is in great shape. I will they would add the path through the tunnel. Extending the trail over the three bridges would make this the best in the area. Not sure if that is a plan. Hancock is a great town. Very remote in little orleans

Accordion

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Really fun ride

April, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

Hands-down amazing trail. It’s a nice wooded adventure, especially east of Riverfront Park, and it’s twisty! Not enough to really impede a good ride. I like the twists; they made the trail interesting in ways many rail trails don’t. Highly recommend for riders of all levels.

Western Maryland Rail Trail

Wmrt 2025 all repaved

April, 2025 by loisslong

This is my favorite paved trail. All the bumps and roots are gone since the repaving project was completed in fall 2024. Hancock is the town at about the middle mileage. The western end is quiet through the woods. There are very few road crossings and it's pretty flat grade. Berkeley Springs WV is only 6 miles south of Hancock MD and that's a cute tourist town to visit. There's also a good bike store in Hancock.

Great American Rail-Trail

Warden to Lind

April, 2025 by howmarplus3

Ok section, kind of dull. Agriculture & cows. Found a bit of shade by a grain elevator for lunch. Several washouts filled with tumbleweeds as you get closer to Lind.

Hanover Trolley Trail

Amazing so far

March, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

This trail is outstanding so far. Still a lot of work to be done, but wow.

Enola Low Grade Trail

Kinda boring at times, but great for long rides

March, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

The trail is incredibly straight, so it can seem boring at times, but that also makes long rides easy since you can just go without having to slow down for roads or anything. Eden and Bart townships have done work on improving their segments, and the whole trail, even where it says “unimproved,” is perfectly rideable until Atglen, where it does deteriorate a bit. Overall great trail.

Ma & Pa Community Greenway

No parking; lots of hill

March, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

The church parking is not open to the public. I parked on Charles St. That said, the trail is in great shape, and there is a trestle bridge leftover from the railroad viewable from the trail. Just note: it’s a climb!

Broad Street Greenway

Well-maintained and growing

March, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

This is a great urban trail. Lots of road-crossings, as you can expect being in the city. Note that the parking listed on the map is private; I had to park on Edgar St. I also found an unlisted expansion to the south.