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Anacostia River Trail

21.5 mi

State: DC, MD

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Brick, Concrete

B&A Trail

13.3 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

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

Bluemont Junction Trail

1.3 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Brentwood Levee Trail

0.9 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Broadneck Peninsula Trail

2.43 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Burke Lake Loop Trail

4.6 mi

State: VA

Gravel

Burke VRE Trail

1.4 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Capital Crescent Trail

12.7 mi

State: DC, MD

Asphalt

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

Ed Miller Memorial Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Gettysburg Trail

3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

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

H & F Trolley Trail

1.1 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Accordion

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

27.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Indian Creek Trail (MD)

1.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Indian Head Rail Trail

12.9 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Jones Falls Trail

12.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Klingle Valley Trail

0.73 mi

State: DC

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

Lake Mercer Loop Trail

5.3 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Little Falls Trail (MD)

2.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Long Branch Trail (MD)

1.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

MacArthur Boulevard Bike Path

8 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Magruder Branch Trail

3.45 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Marvin Gaye Trail

1.9 mi

State: DC

Asphalt

Matthew Henson Trail

4.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Mount Airy Rails to Trails

1 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Mount Vernon Trail

18 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Brick

Northeast Branch Trail, Lake Artemesia Trail, and Paint Branch Trail

8.3 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Oxon Run Trail

3.4 mi

State: DC

Asphalt

Paint Branch Trail (Montgomery County)

2.3 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Paint Branch Trail (Prince George's County)

4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Patuxent Branch Trail

4.35 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Potomac Yard Trail

2 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Powerline Trail (MD)

6 mi

State: MD

Dirt, Grass

Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail

4.3 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Rock Creek Park Trails

8.5 mi

State: DC

Asphalt

Rock Creek Trail (MD)

16 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail

4.6 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Three Notch Trail

13.1 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

Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail

1.2 mi

State: VA

Dirt

Warrenton Branch Greenway

2 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

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

44.4 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Windsor Hills Conservation Trail

0.9 mi

State: MD

Dirt

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail

4.1 mi

State: MD, VA

Concrete

Anacostia Tributary Trail System

29.9 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Arlington Loop

16 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Bethesda Trolley Trail

5.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Cameron Station Linear Park

1 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Carl Henn Millennium Trail

10.7 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Concrete

Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail

1.3 mi

State: MD

Boardwalk

Custis Trail

4 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Concrete

Downs Park Trail

5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Dirt

Eisenhower Avenue Trail

2 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Concrete

Folly Branch Trail

2.9 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail

7 mi

State: DC

Dirt, Gravel

Four Mile Run Trail

6.3 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Georgia Avenue Trail

1.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail

40 mi

State: VA

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

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

Henson Creek Trail

5.7 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Herring Run Trail

2.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Dirt

Holmes Run Trail

6.6 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Intercounty Connector Trail

8 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Ireland Drive Trail

1.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Kent Island South Trail

5.8 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Linton Hall Road Trail

5.4 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Lone Wolf Trail

1 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Meadowlark Connector Trail

1.25 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Metropolitan Branch Trail

7.9 mi

State: DC, MD

Asphalt

Northwest Branch Trail

17.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Dirt

Rosewick Road Sidepath

5.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Savage Mill Trail

1.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Sligo Creek Trail

9.4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

South Shore Trail

2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Stony Run Trail

2.9 mi

State: MD

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

WB&A Trail

13.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

WV Route 9 Bike Path

10 mi

State: WV

Asphalt

Beulah Street Sidepath

3.25 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Concrete

Centreville Road Sidepath

4.7 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Cub Run Stream Valley Trail

9.1 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Fairfax County Parkway Trail

28.3 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

John Overstreet Connector

1.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Metro Linear Park

0.5 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Ox Road Sidepath

11.5 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Stringfellow Road Sidepath

3 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Concrete

Sudley Manor Drive Trail

4.3 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Braddock Road Sidepath

10 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Concrete

Gettysburg Inner Loop

1.03 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Beach Drive (Rock Creek Park)

5 mi

State: DC

Asphalt

Blake Lane Sidepath

3 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Concrete

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

Lord Fairfax Community College Connector Trail

0.3 mi

State: VA

Crushed Stone

Middletown Road Sidepath

3 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

North Gettysburg Trail

0.88 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Number Eight Streetcar Path

0.33 mi

State: MD

Crushed Stone

Poplar Trail

0.9 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Second Manassas Trail

6.7 mi

State: VA

Dirt, Grass

Strawberry Lake Way Bicycle Path

2.2 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail

6 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Suitland Parkway Trail

1.7 mi

State: DC

Asphalt

Vesper Trail

0.4 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

West Campus Access Road Trail

0.4 mi

State: DC

Concrete

West Ox Road Sidepath

2.9 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

White's Mill Trail

1.3 mi

State: VA

Asphalt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Anacostia River Trail Overview Winding along its namesake river, from Maryland into southeast D.C., the Anacostia River Trail (also known as the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail) provides an outstanding recreation and...	DC, MD	21.5 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Brick, Concrete	13 reviews
	B&A Trail Overview The paved 13-mile B&A Trail connects the Chesapeake Bay cities of Baltimore and Annapolis. Along with extensive historical markers, this trail features the Planet Walk, a multi-mile...	MD	13.3 mi	Asphalt	58 reviews
	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
	Bluemont Junction Trail The Bluemont Junction Trail is a short paved trail that branches off from the popular Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) in the heart of Arlington. The trail was built on a spur line that once...	VA	1.3 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Brentwood Levee Trail The Town of Brentwood is tucked between Mt Rainier & Hyattsville in Prince George's County, Maryland. This short stretch of paved trail sits on the crest of a levee along the south bank of the...	MD	0.9 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Broadneck Peninsula Trail The Broadneck Peninsula Trail is 2.43 miles of asphalt walking and biking pathway in east Annapolis. The trail runs parallel to College Parkway, from Bay Dale Dr. to Old Cape St. Claire Road, across...	MD	2.43 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Burke Lake Loop Trail Overview The Burke Lake Loop Trail is a 4.6-mile loop around the scenic Burke Lake. About the Route The Burke Lake Loop Trail sits in Burke Park, offering access to various activities...	VA	4.6 mi	Gravel	7 reviews
	Burke VRE Trail Burke VRE Trail lies within Pohick Stream Valley Park and provides an important commuting and recreational corridor, connecting a shopping center, residential neighborhoods, and a Virginia Railway...	VA	1.4 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Capital Crescent Trail Detour Notice: As of September 2017, the Capital Crescent Trail east of downtown Bethesda was closed due to the construction of the Purple Line light-rail system. It is estimated that the reopening of...	DC, MD	12.7 mi	Asphalt	26 reviews
	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 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	105 reviews
	Cross Island Trail Overview 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...	MD	9.13 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	40 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
	Gettysburg Trail Not to be confused with the nearby Gettysburg Inner Loop, the roughly 3-mile Gettysburg Trail is a paved walking trail that connects the Visitor Center to important locations on the battlefield, the...	PA	3 mi	Asphalt	1 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	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

Accordion

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	96 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
Indian Head Rail Trail Overview Although located within easy reach of the Washington, D.C., metro area, the Indian Head Rail Trail in southern Maryland seems far removed from the hectic pace of urban life. The 13-mile...	MD	12.9 mi	Asphalt	95 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
Klingle Valley Trail Overview The Klingle Valley Trail spans just shy of a mile in a leafy, residential area of northwest Washington, DC. The trail opened in June 2017 and is accessible to the neighborhoods of...	DC	0.73 mi	Asphalt	1 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	9 reviews
Lake Artemesia Trail The Lake Artemesia Trailone component of the larger Anacostia Tributary Trail Systemcompletely encircles its scenic eponymous lake in Prince George's County, Maryland. The trail is also a great...	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
Lake Mercer Loop Trail The Lake Mercer Loop Trail wraps around Lake Mercer in Fairfax and is slightly over five miles in length. About the Route There are several parks along the route and near the trail, including...	VA	5.3 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	8 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
Long Branch Trail (MD) The Long Branch Trail is a neighborhood trail tracing the Long Branch Creek beginning at its confluence with Sligo Creek in Takoma Park, to Piney Branch Road in Long Branch. The trail is an easy ride:...	MD	1.2 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
MacArthur Boulevard Bike Path The MacArthur Boulevard Bike Path follows the winding road through the communities of Bethesda and Potomac, just north of Washington, DC. Along the way, the path passes shops in Cabin John and Glen...	MD	8 mi	Asphalt	4 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
Marvin Gaye Trail The Marvin Gaye Trail offers a paved pathway through the Deanwood, Burville, Lincoln Heights, and Hillbrook neighborhoods of Washington, DC. Just shy of 2 miles, it runs from Minnesota Avenue NE, near...	DC	1.9 mi	Asphalt	3 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
Mount Vernon Trail Overview Hugging Arlington’s Potomac River waterfront, the Mount Vernon Trail links Gateway Park in Rosslyn with George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Northern Virginia. Just across the...	VA	18 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Brick	49 reviews
Northeast Branch Trail, Lake Artemesia Trail, and Paint Branch Trail The Northeast Branch Trail, Lake Artemesia Trail, and Paint Branch Trail combine to form an 8.3-mile segment of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System in Prince George’s County. Connecting in the south...	MD	8.3 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
Oxon Run Trail Oxon Run is the name of a tributary of the Potomac River in southeast DC, which lends its name to both the trail system and park in which the trail loop is found. The trail on both sides of the...	DC	3.4 mi	Asphalt	3 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
Paint Branch Trail (Prince George's County) Overview Prince George's County's Paint Branch Trail (not to be confused with Montgomery County's Paint Branch Trail farther north) runs for 4 miles between Lake Artemesia and Cherry Hill Road...	MD	4 mi	Asphalt	9 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
Potomac Yard Trail Providing an important urban link between the Crystal City area of Arlington and the western edge of historical Alexandria, the Potomac Yard Trail is a huge boon to the area for commuting as well as...	VA	2 mi	Asphalt	3 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
Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail The Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail provides a safe pathway for students, from kindergartners to doctoral candidates, to walk and bike to school in College Park, Riverdale Park, and Hyattsville. The...	MD	4.3 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Rock Creek Park Trails Overview 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....	DC	8.5 mi	Asphalt	8 reviews
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
Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail is part of the countywide trail system. This trail runs from the Fairfax County Parkway to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. The distance along the trail from the Parkway to the...	VA	4.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	6 reviews
Three Notch Trail Overview Southern Maryland's Three Notch Trail is a work in progress under the guidance of St. Mary's County and other stakeholders. About the Route Currently, two portions are open for use:...	MD	13.1 mi	Asphalt	27 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	99 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
Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail The Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail is a short hiking trail within Manassas National Battlefield Park. The rail-trail runs on a corridor planned in the mid-19th century as a complement to the Manassas...	VA	1.2 mi	Dirt	4 reviews
Warrenton Branch Greenway The Warrenton Branch Greenway follows a segment of the former Warrenton Branch Spur railroad, running between downtown Warrenton (at S. 4th Street) and Meetze Road. The Warrenton Branch was...	VA	2 mi	Asphalt	7 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
Windsor Hills Conservation Trail The Windsor Hills Conservation Trail is a short hiking trail through the Windsor Hills neighborhood of Baltimore. Built partially on a former streetcar line that once connected the area with the...	MD	0.9 mi	Dirt	1 reviews
Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail Overview The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail provides a superb 4.1-mile link between Alexandria, VA, and Maryland's National Harbor over the Potomac River. About the Route This well-used trail...	MD, VA	4.1 mi	Concrete	14 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
Arlington Loop The Arlington Loop is composed of four local trails—the Mount Vernon Trail, the Custis Trail, the Washington & Old Dominion Trail (W&OD), and the Four Mile Run Trail. Together they create a paved...	VA	16 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete	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
Cameron Station Linear Park Cameron Station Linear Park is the quintessential neighborhood trail. Located in Alexandria, a suburb of Washington, D.C., it offers a pleasant paved pathway frequented by joggers, dog walkers,...	VA	1 mi	Asphalt	2 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
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail Overview 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....	MD	1.3 mi	Boardwalk	5 reviews
Custis Trail The Custis Trail is a popular urban route that links Virginia's D.C. suburbs with the District itself, connecting to both the W&OD Railroad Regional Park Trail at the latter's 4-mile marker and the...	VA	4 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	12 reviews
Downs Park Trail 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...	MD	5 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	16 reviews
Eisenhower Avenue Trail Although it parallels Eisenhower Avenue, this paved pathway is not without its charms. On its west end, Alexandria's Eisenhower Avenue Trail begins in Hensley Park, which offers plentiful parking and...	VA	2 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	3 reviews
Folly Branch Trail A winding line of asphalt meanders between Glenn Dale Park in Lanham to Annapolis Road. The trail is sheltered amongst the riparian woodland of Folly Branch. At the north end of the trail can be...	MD	2.9 mi	Asphalt	1 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
Four Mile Run Trail Overview The Four Mile Run Trail traverses the Four Mile Run stream valley and has many twists and turns, not to mention steep sections (mercifully short). The 6.3-mile trail more or less parallels...	VA	6.3 mi	Asphalt	7 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
Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail Overview 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...	VA	40 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	29 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	18 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
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
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
Holmes Run Trail Closure Notice: Parts of this trail were heavily damaged due to flood-related erosion in 2018 and 2019, forcing the closure of certain segments, especially near the Holmes Run Parkway bridge, and...	VA	6.6 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	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
Ireland Drive Trail Curving around the perimeter of the Army's Forest Glen Annex, the paved portion of the Ireland Trail is 1.5 miles and winds through the woods, making for a pleasant and scenic excursion into nature....	MD	1.5 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Kent Island South Trail The Kent Island South Trail is one of two popular recreational trails on Maryland’s Kent Island, the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay (the other is the Cross Island Trail). The trail runs parallel...	MD	5.8 mi	Asphalt	18 reviews
Linton Hall Road Trail The Linton Hall Road Trail runs parallel to its namesake—also signed as State Route 619—in western Prince William County. More utilitarian than scenic, the trail acts as a transportation route for...	VA	5.4 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Lone Wolf Trail The Lone Wolf Trail is a 1-mile trail in Anne Arundel County Maryland. The trail is connected to two already existing trails: The Strawberry Lake Way Bicycle Path, and the WB&A Trail. Although the...	MD	1 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Meadowlark Connector Trail Although less than two miles long, the Meadowlark Connector Trail provides a terrific link between the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and the popular W&OD Trail. The trail meets the W&OD in Vienna;...	VA	1.25 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Metropolitan Branch Trail Overview Connecting Union Station, historic D.C. neighborhoods, and the bustling beltway town of Silver Spring, the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) weaves connectivity, post-industrial renewal,...	DC, MD	7.9 mi	Asphalt	9 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
Rosewick Road Sidepath The separated multi-use Rosewick Road Sidepath provides a direct link for both recreation and transportation between the southern Maryland communities of St. Charles and La Plata. The path runs...	MD	5.2 mi	Asphalt	3 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
South Shore Trail The developing South Shore Trail will one day stretch 14 miles between Annapolis and Odenton. It's also part of the larger East Coast Greenway, a widespread network connecting trails from Maine to...	MD	2 mi	Asphalt	7 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
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	35 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
Beulah Street Sidepath Running parallel to Beulah Street from Franconia to Fort Belvoir in southeast Fairfax County, the paved Beulah Street Sidepath provides a link to numerous neighborhoods along its route. A parallel...	VA	3.25 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 reviews
Centreville Road Sidepath This paved sidepath runs parallel to Centreville Road/State Route 657, providing a safe route for alternative transportation along the busy suburban roadway in western Fairfax County. The trail runs...	VA	4.7 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Cub Run Stream Valley Trail The Cub Run Stream Valley Trail offers a paved route meandering through Cub Run Stream Valley Park in the Northern Virginia suburb of Centreville. Though it's surrounded by residential neighborhoods,...	VA	9.1 mi	Asphalt	3 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
John Overstreet Connector The John Overstreet Connector is a 1.5-mile trail segment that links the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail and BWI Trail. The shortbut vitaltrail is named after Overstreet, a retiree from Glen Burnie,...	MD	1.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Metro Linear Park This short rail-with-trail is short but makes some pretty significant connections: it links the King Street and Braddock Road metro stations. It also connects to the Potomac Yard Trail, helping to...	VA	0.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Ox Road Sidepath The Ox Road Sidepath is a paved trail that runs parallel to Ox Road/State Route 123 in Fairfax County. The trail runs from George Mason University's main Fairfax campus to just south of the former...	VA	11.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Stringfellow Road Sidepath The Stringfellow Road Sidepath runs for three miles through Chantilly and Centreville in Northern Virginia's Fairfax County. The asphalt and concrete trail connects multiple neighborhoods to various...	VA	3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	2 reviews
Sudley Manor Drive Trail The Sudley Manor Drive Trail runs parallel to the southern 4.5 miles of its namesake road in western Prince William County. The trail services a number of the surrounding communities, such as Bristow...	VA	4.3 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Braddock Road Sidepath The Braddock Road Sidepath parallels Braddock Road and New Braddock Road (State Route 620) between Centreville and Burke, two bedroom communities in Northern Virginia's Fairfax County. The trail...	VA	10 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	3 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
Beach Drive (Rock Creek Park) Enjoy the natural beauty of our Nation's Capital by exploring Rock Creek Park via pedestrian-only roads! Winding through Rock Creek Park in Northwest DC, three sections of Beach Drive have been...	DC	5 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Blake Lane Sidepath The Blake Lane Sidepath runs for 3 miles, linking Oak Marr Park and Recreation Center with neighborhoods, Oakton High School and other parks. Most of the trail is concrete and the width of a standard...	VA	3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	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
Lord Fairfax Community College Connector Trail Opened in 2009, the short Lord Fairfax Community College Connector Trail extends from the parking lot of the junior college to its temporary endpoint in a scenic wildlife area. Eventually, an extended...	VA	0.3 mi	Crushed Stone	0 reviews
Middletown Road Sidepath The 3-mile separated multi-use path along Middletown Road allows for safe recreation and transportation along the western side of Waldorf, Maryland. The trail begins just south of State Route 228 and...	MD	3 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
Poplar Trail 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...	MD	0.9 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Second Manassas Trail Leading visitors through the final events of the Second Battle of Manassas in the Manassas National Battlefield Park, this trail is comprised of several connected loops with a number of short spur and...	VA	6.7 mi	Dirt, Grass	0 reviews
Strawberry Lake Way Bicycle Path The Strawberry Lake Way Bicycle Path is a 2.2 mile trail that is located between Laurel and Annapolis in Anne Arundel County Maryland. The trail starts at Piney Orchard Elementary School, and ends at...	MD	2.2 mi	Asphalt	0 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
Suitland Parkway Trail The Suitland Parkway trail is a short paved multi-use path that runs adjacent to Suitland Parkway in SE D.C. to the border with Maryland. Proposed construction may extend the trail to the Branch...	DC	1.7 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Vesper Trail The Vesper Trail, which opened in 2019, serves as a short but important connector between Tysons and northern Vienna. The pathway spans 0.4 miles between the Spring Hill Metro Station (on the Silver...	VA	0.4 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
West Campus Access Road Trail The West Campus Access Road Trail, the newest rail-trail in Washington, D.C., travels through the sprawling former campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital, now set to become the new home of the Department...	DC	0.4 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
West Ox Road Sidepath The West Ox Road Sidepath is a short paved trail along the west side of West Ox Road. The trail extends from the Oak Hill area of Fairfax County to southeastern Chantilly (near Fair Oaks Mall in...	VA	2.9 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
White's Mill Trail The White’s Mill Trail provides a scenic route through wetlands and residential areas in the rural town of Warrenton. Trail-goers will enjoy the natural beauty of the Cedar Run valley and wildlife...	VA	1.3 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Simply spectacular

June, 2025 by ethantabor

I just finished a two-day solo tour (Cumberland to Williamsport, Williamsport to DC) and had an incredible experience despite the rain and the tough going over a few stretches. I hear a lot of criticism about the C & O, particularly when compared to the GAP (which I have also done). I appreciate the contrast and hope that the C&O retains its historic character as a more rugged towpath (not a rail trail). That said, the conditions on the east side of Paw Paw and from White’s Ferry to DC were challenging (again, I like the changing surfaces). Highlights: wilderness character, Paw Paw Tunnel, sycamores between Harper’s Ferry and Antietam, Great Falls, Monocacy, Point of Rocks station and the towns.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

A Disappointment

June, 2025 by redebski

My son and I rode the C&O the first week of June '25 as part of a ride from Pittsburgh to Washington DC.

I am going to preface this review making it clear that it was an unusually wet Spring and significant damage has occurred due to flooding. Kudos to the efforts to repair the damage and keep the trail open. There were numerous detours off of the trail but it was open and passable. However, had I not taken this into consideration, and had not just completed the GAP as a comparison, I would have rated the trail 2 stars.

Here are my key issues rated from most, to least, significant:

1) The terminus of the trail in Georgetown is inaccessible due to construction. We rode 334 miles in 5 days to unceremoniously end our accomplishment carrying our bikes up a series of stairs, only to encounter detour signs that literally pointed in all four directions. After a half hour walking through urine-laden alleys searching for mile 0, a bicycle cop told us that we were as close as we could get. Our victory picture was taken next to a detour sign, each of us providing a middle-finger salute.

2) The trail surface through the Paw Paw tunnel can only be described as interconnecting pot holes filled with 6" of water. Had there not been other traffic in the tunnel, it may have been rideable. Just accept that you will get the opportunity to stretch your legs for a half-mile walk in the dark. Your shoes will eventually drain and dry by the time you arrive in DC.

3) For 15-20 miles south of the Paw Paw tunnel the trail is unmaintained. The riding surface is basically sunken truck tire tracks, separated by a hump of uncut weeds. The tracks themselves were devoid of any gravel which ensured that you were riding in either water or mud. The weeds on both sides of the trail had yet to be trimmed and had encroached into the tracks. The good news is that we were concentrating so hard on keeping our bikes upright in the slop, we didn't have time to think about the ticks. Anyone who has hiked the Adirondack high peaks knows exactly what I am describing.

4) Most of the trail repairs have been made with loose, coarse, crushed stone. I was fortunate to be riding a mountain bike with 2" tires at 60psi. My son was riding a gravel bike with 40mm tires which mean he was riding sideways much of the time. He ended up riding a combined total of 400 miles considering the lateral component of his travel.

5) Where washouts had yet to be filled with the previously mentioned stone, you have to cross crevices 6-8 inches deep. Not such a big problem if you were travelling slow enough to identify them before jamming your arms through your shoulders and ramming your saddle through the softer tissues of your rear end.

6) Having camped in Assateague for half my life, I thought that I knew aggressive mosquitoes. However, since the trail is totally devoid of any breeze, the stabbing critters locate you as soon as your bike comes to a halt. The good news is that we saved time taking breaks.

I will be posting a 5-star review for the GAP next. If you average the two scores together, the total trail experience was a 4. That still makes the ride from the 'Burgh to DC worthwhile. Just be prepared for the unexpected challenges.

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

Seven Valleys

June, 2025 by dane.burns

Billie and I rode the trail (some of it) on June 3rd for the first time. Headed South we got to the blockades at main St. I heard commotion under the overpass. I went and talked to the workers. They told me to ride through as the trail is open, but the horses were not removed but will be shortly. We are riding another section today. This by far, is one of the most interesting and beautiful trails we have been on.

Accordion

Paint Branch Trail (Prince George's County)

Good Trail except for Mud Pit

June, 2025 by dtread

Paint Branch Trail is good with one fatal flaw. Just west of Lake Artemesia there is a railroad underpass that develops a large mud pit after rainfall. Most of the time I've used this trail it has not been an issue, but I recently rode it after a rainfall and there was a mud pit approximately 25 feet long, with mud 2-3 inches deep, with no way around. Very unsafe and very irritating.

B&A Trail

Smooth ride and well-infrastructured

May, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

The trail is paved and easy to ride, and the water fountains that line the trail actually work! Great for beginners and experienced riders. Well-populated but not overcrowded.

WB&A Trail

Great Ride

May, 2025 by jackkboy

I just rode 28 miles round trip today (May 30, 2025) on the WB&A Trail and it was great!

Contrary to the narrative in the description, the bridge over the Patuxent River is now open.

Started in Odenton and parked on Railroad Ave just North of the trail entrance and rode all the way to Annapolis Road (Rt 450).

Lots of bikers and pedestrians out on the trail today.
Great day to ride!

WB&A Trail

The bridge is open and you're able to ride the full length of the trail. Great nature viewing throughout the ride. Surprisingly, over 1000 ft of elevation gain.

May, 2025 by hughes29187

The bridge is open and you're able to ride the full length of the trail. Great nature viewing throughout the ride. Surprisingly, over 1000 ft of elevation gain.

Gwynns Falls Trail

Fun ride; sketchy in eastern half

May, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

Some parts east of Carroll Park were a bit sketchy. That said, I love the variety that this trail brings. Western part is very well-signed and doesn’t even feel like city. Eastern part is a bit more confusing (I definitely recommend having the map open). This was a fun 2 rides.

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

beautiful scenery and well taken care of

May, 2025 by chellyney

My husband and I broke the trail up into 3 segments between May 8th to May 19, 2025 riding our bikes. We started at New Freedom, PA and rode to Walker Road and back. (14.2 miles). The next time we rode from Walker Road to Monkton station and back. (14.2 miles). Then we finished the trail riding from Monkton to Ashland Road and back (14.2 miles). The scenery included beautiful foliage, a winding creek, and various forest creatures. The trail itself is well kept. It is also well traveled with walkers, runners and cyclists.

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

Trail Closed at Seven Valleys Overpass MM 11.5

May, 2025 by npe1jab

The overpass at mile marker 11.5 in Seven Valleys over PA Rt 214 is closed and Northbound trail users must descend an embankment next to the Four Springs Winery and ride through town to Church St to pick up the trail again. Southbound riders follow the same detour in reverse.

Mount Vernon Trail

Great Biking Trail!

April, 2025 by traillink user

This experience is based on parking at Mount Vernon and riding the trail for approximately 4 miles in one direction, then returning. The trail is primarily paved, with a scattering of wide wooden bridges to cross. You will ride an asphalt two-laned path through lightly forested areas as well as open areas, so you can enjoy the sun and the breeze coming off the Potomac River. The scenery is spectacular, and gives you the opportunity to forget that you are in Northern Virginia.

However, there are a lot of inclines and descents that some may find challenging. If all else fails, just get off the bike and walk, and pick up riding when the trail flattens out. Part of the route -- not the trail itself -- goes through a short tunnel, so the trail ends at the tunnel entrance, and picks up again once you go through and exit the tunnel. This means while in the tunnel, you are on the road, and not on a bike path. For children bike riders and hikers, extra precaution should be taken at this point. Other than that, absolutely stunning views of Northern Virginia and the Potomac River. Bald Eagles can be seen flying over the water as well. This trail is definitely a do-over!

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.

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