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Aberdeen, MD
Adelphi, MD
Annapolis, MD
Arbutus, MD
Arnold, MD
Aspen Hill, MD
Baltimore, MD
Beltsville, MD
Bethesda, MD
Bowie, MD
Brooklyn Park, MD
Calverton, MD
Cambridge, MD
Camp Springs, MD
Carney, MD
Catonsville, MD
Accordion
Chillum, MD
Clinton, MD
Cockeysville, MD
Colesville, MD
College Park, MD
Columbia, MD
Coral Hills, MD
Crofton, MD
Cumberland, MD
Damascus, MD
Dundalk, MD
East Riverdale, MD
Easton, MD
Edgemere, MD
Edgewood, MD
Eldersburg, MD
Elkridge, MD
Elkton, MD
Ellicott City, MD
Essex, MD
Fairland, MD
Ferndale, MD
Forestville, MD
Fort Washington, MD
Frederick, MD
Friendly, MD
Gaithersburg, MD
Germantown, MD
Glen Burnie, MD
Glenn Dale, MD
Green Haven, MD
Green Valley, MD
Greenbelt, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Havre de Grace, MD
Hillandale, MD
Hillcrest Heights, MD
Hyattsville, MD
Joppatowne, MD
Kettering, MD
La Plata, MD
Lake Shore, MD
Langley Park, MD
Largo, MD
Laurel, MD
Lexington Park, MD
Lochearn, MD
Mays Chapel, MD
Middle River, MD
Milford Mill, MD
Mitchellville, MD
Montgomery Village, MD
Mount Airy, MD
Mount Rainier, MD
New Carrollton, MD
North Bethesda, MD
North Laurel, MD
North Potomac, MD
Odenton, MD
Olney, MD
Overlea, MD
Owings Mills, MD
Parkville, MD
Parole, MD
Pasadena, MD
Perry Hall, MD
Pikesville, MD
Potomac, MD
Randallstown, MD
Redland, MD
Reisterstown, MD
Riviera Beach, MD
Rockville, MD
Rosaryville, MD
Rosedale, MD
Rossville, MD
Saint Charles, MD
Salisbury, MD
Severn, MD
Severna Park, MD
Silver Spring, MD
South Gate, MD
South Laurel, MD
Takoma Park, MD
Towson, MD
Waldorf, MD
Walker Mill, MD
Westminster, MD
White Oak, MD
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Length
Surfaces
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413 Rail to Trail
4.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Anacostia River Trail
12 mi
State: DC, MD
Asphalt

Anacostia Tributary Trail System
29.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Assateague Island Bike Path
4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

B&A Trail
13.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

BWI Trail
12.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail
1.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Bethesda Trolley Trail
4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Black Hill Trail
4.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

Brentwood Levee Trail
0.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Broadneck Peninsula Trail
1.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Canning House Run Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Capital Crescent Trail
12.7 mi
State: DC, MD
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Carl Henn Millennium Trail
10.7 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Concrete

Carpendale Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD, WV
Crushed Stone

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
184.5 mi
State: DC, MD
Brick, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail
1.4 mi
State: MD
Boardwalk

Cross Island Trail
6.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Downs Park Trail
5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

Druid Hill Park Trails
10 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Concrete
Accordion

East Street Rail Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Easton Rails-to-Trails
2.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Folly Branch Trail
2.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Georgia Avenue Trail
1.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Great Allegheny Passage
150 mi
State: MD, PA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

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

Gwynns Falls Trail
18.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park Trails
27 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

H & F Trolley Trail
1.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

Indian Creek Trail (MD)
1.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Indian Head Rail Trail
13.4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Intercounty Connector Trail
8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Ireland Drive Trail
1.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

John Overstreet Connector
1.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Jones Falls Trail
11.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Kendall Trail
2 mi
State: MD
Dirt, Gravel

Kent Island South Trail
5.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Lake Artemesia Trail
1.35 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Lake Frank Trail
1.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Little Falls Trail (MD)
2.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Little Paint Branch Trail
1.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Lone Wolf Trail
1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Long Branch Trail (MD)
1.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

MacArthur Boulevard Bike Path
8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Magruder Branch Trail

3.45 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Marshyhope Hike and Bike Trail
2.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Gravel

Matthew Henson Trail
4.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Metropolitan Branch Trail
4 mi
State: DC, MD
Asphalt

Middletown Road Sidepath
3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Mount Airy Rail-Trail
0.5 mi
State: MD
Crushed Stone

Northeast Branch Trail, Lake Artemesia Trail, and Paint Branch Trail
8.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Northwest Branch Trail
15.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

Number Eight Streetcar Path
0.33 mi
State: MD
Crushed Stone

Paint Branch Trail (Montgomery County)
2.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Paint Branch Trail (Prince George's County)
3.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Patuxent Branch Trail
4.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Poplar Trail
0.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail
3.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Rock Creek Trail (MD)
16 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Rosewick Road Sidepath
5.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Savage Mill Trail
1.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Sligo Creek Trail
10.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

South Shore Trail
1.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

St. Michaels Nature Trail
1.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Stony Run Trail
2.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Woodchips

Strawberry Lake Way Bicycle Path
2.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Three Notch Trail
13.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
19.7 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

WB&A Trail
13.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Wayne Gilchrest Trail
2.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Western Maryland Rail Trail
27.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail
3.3 mi
State: MD, VA
Concrete
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The 413 Rail to Trail is located in Somerset County, Maryland. The trail will be 12 miles point-to-point when complete. The trail parallels State Route 413, which lends it its name, and is built in...
 MD 4.5 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Winding along its eponymous river, the Anacostia River Trail (also known as the Anacostia Riverwalk) is a gem of a trail in southeast Washington, D.C.—a vital recreation and active-transportation...
 DC, MD 12 mi Asphalt
The Anacostia Tributary Trail System includes a number of trails linked together and managed by the National Park Service. The trail include: the Anacostia River Trail, the Northwest Branch Trail, the...
 MD 29.9 mi Asphalt
Long known for its sandy beaches and wild pony herds, beautiful and remote Assateague Island has become more bike friendly thanks to the construction of a paved, multi-use trail that allows users to...
 MD 4 mi Asphalt
You can augment your physical exercise with a mental workout on the paved B&A Trail, a 13-mile rail-trail that connects the Chesapeake Bay cities of Baltimore and Annapolis. Along with extensive...
 MD 13.3 mi Asphalt
The 11-mile BWI Trail was primarily designed for area commuters; however, the trail also makes for a great recreation venue. Despite being close to BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport, much of the trail is...
 MD 12.5 mi Asphalt
Maryland's Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail links to Delaware's Michael Castle Trail; both run along the north bank of the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal and meet at the state line. The...
 MD 1.8 mi Asphalt
The Bethesda Trolley Trail—also known as the North Bethesda Trail—is a 4-mile path linking Bethesda and North Bethesda, primarily by bridging two major highways. The trail occupies the abandoned...
 MD 4 mi Asphalt
Black Hill Trail offers a wooded trek with gentle inclines through Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. The trail is primarily paved, though a short section in...
 MD 4.3 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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
The Broadneck Peninsula Trail is 1.2 miles of asphalt walking and biking pathway in east Annapolis. The trail runs parallel to College Parkway, from Green Holly Drive to Old Cape St. Claire Road,...
 MD 1.2 mi Asphalt
Nearly a mile in length, the Canning House Run Trail extends from the entrance to the Perryville boat ramp south along the west side of Roundhouse Drive to the historic Rodgers Tavern at the...
 MD 0.8 mi Asphalt
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, Crushed Stone
The Carl Henn Millennium Trail is Rockville's bicycle beltway. The 10-mile trail creates a circle around the city, providing a safe and convenient way to get around town or enjoy a leisurely...
 MD 10.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Carpendale Trail straddles the North Branch of the Potomac River between Carpendale in West Virginia and Cumberland in Maryland. The wooden bridge spanning 386 feet across the river is a...
 MD, WV 0.8 mi Crushed Stone
Following the Potomac River, the C&O Canal Towpath traverses the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park for 184.5 miles between Georgetown in Washington, D.C., and Cumberland, Maryland. For...
 DC, MD 184.5 mi Brick, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt
Between 1900 and 1935, the Chesapeake Beach Railway whisked vacationers from Washington, DC, to the grand hotels, beaches and boardwalk of the resort town of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. Now tourists...
 MD 1.4 mi Boardwalk
Explore the best of the Eastern Shore on Queen Anne’s County’s Cross Island Trail, which runs the width of Kent Island from east to west, stretching between two nature parks. With many access points...
 MD 6.5 mi Asphalt
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
Located slightly north of downtown Baltimore, Druid Hill Park is one of the oldest parks in the United States. Today the park is home to the Maryland Zoo (previously known as the Baltimore Zoo), Druid...
 MD 10 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Accordion
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
The Easton Rails to Trails runs from Dutchmans Lane in southern Easton, Maryland, to North Easton Park—a large sports complex—over 2.5 miles away. The trail opened in 1998 and has been a popular local...
 MD 2.5 mi Asphalt
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
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
Ever since the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) was completed in 2013, overnight bicycle riders and backpackers have flocked to the 150-mile rail-trail that travels through Western Pennsylvania and...
 MD, PA 150 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
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
Closure Notice: Starting October 2022, the trail will be closed will be closed for approximately 12 months in order to permanently repair the footbridges. The trail section from the Patterson Viaduct...
 MD 2.5 mi Asphalt
The Gwynns Falls Trail is a nearly 19-mile continuous corridor that winds through dozens of west and southwest Baltimore neighborhoods, parks, and historical and cultural landmarks and the urban...
 MD 18.9 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
A contiguous parkland with two names, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park is the largest urban forest east of the Mississippi and offers a wide variety of recreational activities.  The Gwynns Falls...
 MD 27 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
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
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
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
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
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
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 paved...
 MD 13.4 mi Asphalt
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 known as State...
 MD 8 mi Asphalt
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
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,...
 MD 1.5 mi Asphalt
Running north to south for 11 miles along the Jones Falls Stream Valley, the Jones Falls Trail is one of the Baltimore region’s premier urban trails. Combining pristine forested stream valleys and...
 MD 11.1 mi Asphalt
The little-known Kendall Trail extends 2 miles south from the tiny community of Friendsville, Maryland, to the ruins of the former logging town of Kendall. The trail offers expansive views of the...
 MD 2 mi Dirt, Gravel
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
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. The trail is also a great...
 MD 1.35 mi Asphalt
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
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
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 1.1 mi Asphalt
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Marshyhope Creek is a 37-mile tributary of the Nanticoke River running from Delaware to Maryland. One of the towns it passes through is Federalsburg, Maryland, where a 2.5-mile multiuse greenway...
 MD 2.5 mi Asphalt, Gravel
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
The Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT)—a former piece of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O)—serves as a heartbeat of the capital, serving thousands of commuters and recreational trail users as it...
 DC, MD 4 mi Asphalt
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
CLOSED UNTIL AUGUST 2022 FOR UPGRADING. The Mount Airy Rail-Trail will one day span nearly 4 miles across the town of Mount Airy and through a scenic, wooded area. The first completed section of the...
 MD 0.5 mi Crushed Stone
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
The Northwest Branch Trail travels a sylvan setting through a string of parks in the Maryland suburbs northeast of Washington, D.C. The 15.8-mile greenway connects the commercial-residential centers...
 MD 15.8 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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
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
Prince George's County's Paint Branch Trail (not to be confused with Montgomery County's Paint Branch Trail farther north) runs for 3.5 miles between Lake Artemesia and Cherry Hill Neighborhood Park...
 MD 3.5 mi Asphalt
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 4.5 mi Asphalt
Annapolis' Poplar Trail runs for nearly 1 mile on a section of the old Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis right-of-way in the heart of Maryland's capital city. Although short, the trail is a vital part...
 MD 0.9 mi Asphalt
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 3.8 mi Asphalt
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 Washington,...
 MD 16 mi Asphalt
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
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
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 the...
 MD 10.2 mi Asphalt
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 1.9 mi Asphalt
The St. Michaels Nature Trail skirts the western edge of the scenic town of St. Michaels, Maryland, which was built on the site of a 17th century Anglican church that eventually lent the settlement...
 MD 1.3 mi Asphalt
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
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
Southern Maryland's Three Notch Trail is a work-in-progress under the guidance of St. Mary's County and other stakeholders. When complete, the recreational trail will extend 28 miles along an...
 MD 13.1 mi Asphalt
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 valleys through...
 MD 19.7 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
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
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
Central Maryland's WB&A Trail occupies the former Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Railway corridor—hence its name—for its entire route. The railroad operated electric commuter trains...
 MD 13.1 mi Asphalt
The Wayne Gilchrest Trail offers a scenic off-road route across historical Chestertown on the Eastern Shore, connecting Wilmer Park on the Chester River with Washington College on the north side of...
 MD 2.1 mi Asphalt
Hugging the picturesque Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal Towpath), the Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) rolls for nearly 28 miles through Maryland’s narrow panhandle wedged...
 MD 27.5 mi Asphalt
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail provides a superb link between Alexandria, VA, and Maryland's National Harbor over the Potomac River. This well-used trail crosses on the up-river side of the bridge...
 MD, VA 3.3 mi Concrete

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Recent Trail Reviews

Western Maryland Rail Trail

A Nice Alternative paralleling the C&O

March, 2023 by vdeal

I just returned from my third ride on the Western MD. I've ridden the entire trail and it's great to get in a half century ride. Starting from Little Orleans one can ride west a short distance to a gate at a high bridge over the Potomac River. West Virginia has not completed any of the proposed section to the west. Riding back east after a short distance you reach the blocked off Indigo Tunnel. The tunnel is blocked due to endangered bats. A zig-zag ramp leads down to the C&O Towpath. You ride the towpath about 2.5 miles and take a similar zig-zag ramp back up to the Western MD. Except for this detour the entire route is paved asphalt. There are areas of either frost or root heaves but not too bad. When the leaves are off there are nice views of the C&O Towpath, the canal and the Potomac. Most of the path is in the woods with a few fields here and there. At times the trail runs along a high, narrow path pretty high above the river. There are historical markers, some benches and a small shelter or two. The first, and only town on the trail is Hancock, MD. It is about half way between the endpoints. There are the regular amenities not far off trail such as a few fast food joints and a Sheetz. The top attraction for trail eats is Buddy Lou's right on the trail and at a cross-over to the C&O. Needless to say it gets busy in the summer. Buddy Lou's isn't open every day however so plan accordingly. There is also a bike shop in town right by the trail. After Hancock its a fairly straight run to the end at Big Pool. Some this section is close to I70 and some very close (less than 20 ft) so there can be a bit of traffic noise. This is my least favorite part and would probably rate the trail at 4.5 stars if I could. At Big Pool there is a parking area plus some benches, a restroom and a bike repair station. It's a nice place for a lunch break if you're doing a round trip. All together I can wholeheartedly recommend the Western MD. We have even used it as the half of a loop with the other half on the C&O.

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

wonderful ride, just awesome

February, 2023 by ray72

I have done the C&O/GAP trip 4 or 5 times now and loved it every time. everyone is friendly and on the C&O you can go as little or as far as you want per day. Camping areas every 10 miles so you cant get yourself stuck.

I love the GAP but prefer the C&O because its more of a trail vs just spinning away road ridding like always. Much of the C&O feels like you are in the woods away from things but without ever really being far should you need help. its the perfect amount of "adventure" for normal people.

Don't over pack, towns and stops all along the trial. Its flat so its easy to over do it.... but once you hit the PawPaw detour you will question if you really needed the laptop, espresso machine, and mini fridge :)

Test ride your bikes loaded, make sure its still fun to ride and remove the silly stuff you really don't need.

Bring/try and keep 3 water bottles full in case a pump or two is out, and drink more than you think you need to

bring snacks and eat more than you think you need to

ride a bike with around 38c-50c (1.5"-2") tires and do not pump them up to the max pressure listed on the sidewalls. that number on the side of the tire is the maximum and not even close to ideal pressure (google tire pressures for dirt roads on bikes), not a rule, you can totally go with thinner tires, I had no problem with my 32c tires last time but it is far more comfortable with a bit more rubber between you and the trail especially if you don't ride all the time.

Makes me sad when I see people complain about the C&O trail surface, thats why I go.... We have millions of miles of road to ride starting at our doorsteps why make more. Just use the proper tire and pressure for a TRAIL and your golden.



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B&A Trail

Half Marathon distance

January, 2023 by mackbrazelle

Awesome trial to run or bike. At 13 miles it is almost exactly a half marathon. Down and back should be a full Marathon. Mostly flat and smooth. Passes thru different neighborhoods with lots of options for stopping to eat or let the kids take a break and play.

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Western Maryland Rail Trail

western Maryland

January, 2023 by aldo_desalvo

This is a very good trail. It would be better if it went through the old tunnel and was extended over the Potomac with the existing bridge. Very remote from the little orleans side.

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B&A Trail

B&A

December, 2022 by dequanfrance

This is a great trail to ride. I frequent it often. Mostly flat with a few crossing from Arnold to Glen burnie. This also connects to the BWI trail which makes it a nice 41 mile loop.

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Grist Mill Trail at Patapsco Valley State Park

The GMT is closed

December, 2022 by j_magers

The Grist Mill Trail is closed for about a year for bridge repairs. Sept 2022-Sept 2023.

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Bethesda Trolley Trail

fun

November, 2022 by jx5hvnmfmy

It’s a fun trail, but the only issue is it’s busy & gets very slippery by the entrance with all the debri from the plants.

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Awesome Trail, & this was only the beggining!

November, 2022 by cwiokster

In the last week of October 2022, while heading to N. VA. to attend a hobby show,
I decided to bring along the bike to sample some bike trails along the way.
First stop was the Cardinal Greenway. Next I transited to N.VA via Ohio, Pennsylvania,
W. Va & Maryland. Oct 27 2022, I took My first ride on the "Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
National Historical Park" towpath (here after 'C&O'). By comparison to other trails I've
done, this trail is packed gravel, so a change of wheels/tires was in order. The surface
reminded Me of the Forest Service roads at De Soto NF, so I felt right at home. My start
point was Carderock Recreation Area. The access road actually goes through a tunnel
'under' the canal & towpath! This is milepost 10.5. From there I went west toward mp 16.6,
Swain Lock (lock 21). On the way you will encounter 'the Great Falls' of the Potomac. Stop
and check out the walkway to the Olmsted Island & Falls Overlook. Spectacular, and this is
just 10 miles west of Wasington DC! I then visited the Great Falls Tavern Visitors Center, then
returned to Carderock for lunch. After a break, I headed east getting as far as mp 7 (lock 7),
before returning to Carderock. I was running out of time, & decided to save the rest of the
east leg for another day. [21 miles total, and lots of sightseeing!]
After visiting the 24th "International Paper Modelers' Convention" 2022 (the point of the road trip)
on Sunday, Oct. 30th, I decided to Return to the 'C&O', and complete the eastern leg. Starting at
the Lock 8 parking area, walking the bike down a flight of 'stairs', I started the ride at mp 8.3 in the
Seven Locks area, heading east. Soon encountered the Capital Cresent trail, which crosses the C&O
on an old railway bridge, then runs parallel into the city. Just for comparison, I rode the Cresent, which
is asphalt, into town, and the C&O out. With a brief hour of sightseeing by bike around the National Mall
(because I was there) then back to the start. 3 hrs/22 miles. Will return again, as this was just a recon
ride [the whole C&O is 184.5 miles] I only scratched the surface!

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Jones Falls Trail

Beautiful Trail in the Heart of Baltimore

November, 2022 by tonybonta

Love this trail. Druid Hill Park is very scenic (and will only get better as the Druid Hill Reservoir project completes hopefully next year). It's great to be able to ride all the way down to the Baltimore Visitor Center and get something to eat in the inner harbor without having to deal with major traffic.

Two things to make note of. Be prepared for some fairly decent climbs heading south to north. And it's good to have the TrailLink app installed on your phone if you haven't done the trail before and don't know the turns. There are markings on the path and sidewalks, but they're starting to fade and in the fall, leaves cover a lot of them.

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Three Notch Trail

My new favorite trail

November, 2022 by bessetted43

Today husband and I started the 3 Notch Trail at the library in Charlotte Hall MD, on a perfect autumn day. The trail was everything we could want. Interesting scenery, well maintained asphalt trail, friendly fellow travelers. As "super seniors" (ages 75 & 81) we limited our trip to a 16 mile there and back again. Can't wait to finish that last segment, but winter approacheth, so next time, next year...

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BWI Trail

It’s okay, that’s all.

November, 2022 by tedolmsted

Rode the trail in early November. The paved trail is generally in good shape, though there are a few root bumps here and there. The road noise and airplane noise were a big detraction. There was a nice view of the airport and seeing the planes taking off and landing was fun. There are a few inclines and declines, but nothing overly significant. All in all, it was just okay for me.

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Brentwood Levee Trail

This is a good city trail to get off the main road and cut through to enjoy some nature.

November, 2022 by gold_y10

This is a good city trail to get off the main road and cut through to enjoy some nature.

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