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Aberdeen, MD
Adelphi, MD
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Arnold, MD
Aspen Hill, MD
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Beltsville, MD
Bethesda, MD
Bowie, MD
Brooklyn Park, MD
Calverton, MD
Cambridge, MD
Camp Springs, MD
Carney, MD
Catonsville, MD
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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
Ft Washington, MD
Ft. Washington, 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
St Charles, MD
St. Charles, MD
Takoma Park, MD
Towson, MD
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Length
Surfaces
Type

413 Rail to Trail
4.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Anacostia River Trail
21.5 mi
State: DC, MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Brick, Concrete

Assateague Island Bike Path
4.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

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

Black Hill Trail
4.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

Brentwood Levee Trail
0.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Broadneck Peninsula Trail
2.43 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Canning House Run Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD
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

Easton Rail-Trail
2.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Goldmine Loop Trail
2.5 mi
State: MD
Dirt

Great Allegheny Passage
153.22 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
Accordion

H & F Trolley Trail
1.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

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

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

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

Matthew Henson Trail
4.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Mount Airy Rails to Trails
1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Gravel

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

Powerline Trail (MD)
6 mi
State: MD
Dirt, Grass

Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail
4.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

St. Michaels Nature Trail
1.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

Western Maryland Rail Trail
27.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

Bethesda Trolley Trail
5.4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

Carpendale Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD, WV
Crushed Stone

Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail
1.4 mi
State: MD
Boardwalk

Downs Park Trail
5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

Folly Branch Trail
2.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Georgia Avenue Trail
1.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

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

Intercounty Connector Trail
8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Ireland Drive Trail
1.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Kendall Trail
2 mi
State: MD
Dirt, Gravel

Kent Island South Trail
5.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Lone Wolf Trail
1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

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

St. Mary's River State Park
7.5 mi
State: MD
Dirt

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

WB&A Trail
13.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Wayne Gilchrest Trail
2.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

John Overstreet Connector
1.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail
2.5 mi
State: MD
Crushed Stone

Carroll Creek Path
3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Concrete

East Street Rail Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Little Paint Branch Trail
6.4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Middletown Road Sidepath
3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Number Eight Streetcar Path
0.33 mi
State: MD
Crushed Stone

Point Lookout Railroad Trail
1 mi
State: MD
Dirt, Grass

Poplar Trail
0.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Strawberry Lake Way Bicycle Path
2.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt
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
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
Overview 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 4.9-mile paved, multi-use trail...
 MD 4.9 mi Asphalt
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Overview The Easton Rail-Trail runs between Dutchmans Lane in southern Easton, Maryland, and North Easton Park—a large sports complex for 2.5 miles. The trail opened in 1998 and has been a popular...
 MD 2.5 mi Asphalt
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
Notice: There are a couple detours along the long GAP route. At mile 22, Big Savage Tunnel is closed for the winter. At mile 148, there is a detour around Monongahela Wharf, and there is a 0.75-mile...
 MD, PA 153.22 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
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
Accordion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Overview The 1.3-mile 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...
 MD 1.3 mi Asphalt
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Nestled amongst the trees of St. Mary's River State Park, trail-goers will find an 8-mile path that loops around St. Mary's Lake, offering beautiful natural scenery and the chance to catch a glimpse...
 MD 7.5 mi Dirt
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
Overview The Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis (WB&A) Trail runs through Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County. Currently, the trail is open in sections, but these will be connected when...
 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Point Lookout Railroad Trail (also called Periwinkle Point Nature Trail) follows a corridor that was cleared in the early 1800s for a planned railroad line connecting Point Lookout, Maryland, to...
 MD 1 mi Dirt, Grass
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 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

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peaceful stroll through quaint railroad town

November, 2024 by jim905

Plentiful parking downtown and at Watkins Park on Route 27. East section is picturesque along smooth gravel, decked, and paved sections between interesting rock formations with varied vegetation. Museum in original train station depot is opposite beautifully restored caboose where right of way ends. To reach west section must walk north on Main Street and west on Prospect Road past castle to Hill Street entrance. West section is nicely paved with benches and trees carved with nature scenes. Also can walk up Hill Street, down Baker Street, and ascend stairs behind shops to reach Main Street. This will be a five star trail once the rail connecting east and west sections becomes accessible!

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Rock Creek Trail (MD)

amazing bike trail

November, 2024 by bwjcgtc4kb

If your from Montgomery County this trail is perfect. You get to see so many beautiful parks, open meadows, dense forest, and it’s all along the bank of rock creek. The trail is well labeled so it’s difficult to get lost. The trail also passes by the Mormon temple, where you get to see A pearl White Castle in the distance of the trail. One thing I found challenging was the trail after rain, due to all of the trees the trail gets slippery from fallen leaves and dirt, be careful. Other than that a beautiful trail 9/10.

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Accordion

Cross Island Trail

Cross Island extended

November, 2024 by smerchant1120

I frequently ride the Cross Island Trail. You can extend your ride starting at the Royal Farms. Continue on Sadler Rd when it ends make a left on Chester River Beach Rd then right on VFW Ave. At the Quality Inn make a left onto Winchester Creek Rd. Then right onto Hissey Rd and then left back onto Winchester Creek Road. Stop at Nesbit Rd. The roads are not busy and will add 4 more miles to your round trip.

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Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Just finished 40 miles today. Great trail for riding bike on. I started in Ashland and rode just into PA. line, then turned around and back to Ashland. I have completed the whole trail at different times over the past 30 years.

November, 2024 by bosshauls

Just finished 40 miles today. Great trail for riding bike on. I started in Ashland and rode just into PA. line, then turned around and back to Ashland. I have completed the whole trail at different times over the past 30 years.

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Rough with Rider-Beware Hazards

October, 2024 by morgan.paul511

I biked from Pittsburgh to DC (GAP and C&O trails combined) 9/8 thru 9/14/24. This review is for the C&O only. Weather – excellent. Scenery- beautiful. Accommodations – very good. Trail surfaces –highly variable from narrow dirt paths laced with muddy holes to relatively smooth, hardpacked dirt to loose gravel (better for a pickup truck than a bicycle!). From 10 miles south of Great Falls into DC the trail/road was especially rough. I was riding an Off-road bike with 40 MM wide tires and momentarily lost front tire stability in MANY spots due to loose gravel (especially on the sloped paths leading into & out of lock areas). My biggest safety concern were the numerous concrete bridges over creeks & culverts that had ZERO guard rails, warning signs or even yellow paint. The bridge widths were narrower than the trail requiring the biker to NOTICE and move more to the center for safety. If a biker went off the side of any of these bridges, I’d expect serious injuries or worse. The worst safety hazard was at Lock 38. Approaching the lock from the southwest side, the (main) trail leads right across the top of the lock wall- that is 3 to 4 ft wide with only an outer rail – very dangerous. The drop off to the grassy floor below was about 7-9 feet straight down. I was in a group of riders that suddenly saw this “tightrope” situation and jammed on their brakes. (Nobody realized we should have diverted onto a narrow, unmarked path that led downward through the lock.) Fortunately, everyone stopped safely; walked their bikes down a slope and on to the safe path through the bottom of the lock. A simple, cheap sign could prevent the near-miss accidents at this spot.
I’m really disappointed that this National Park hasn’t (at least) marked these safety hazards. Considering all the hazards and the rough gravel, I think this C&O Towpath trail merits 2 stars.

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Great American Rail-Trail

such a beautiful trail!

October, 2024 by sherryschie

We started in Akron and rode about 18 miles north. Loved it!!!

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Great Allegheny Passage

Epic ride, bucket list achievement.

October, 2024 by biknbob51

My wife had a yen to do a through ride and chose the GAP trail as her goal.
We spent 5 days on the trail, starting in Pittsburgh, and finishing in Cumberland. Even with drizzling rain on several portions of the ride, we both count this as one of the best we ever rode.
The trail surface is so consistently even, it is easy rolling, especially once you cross the Eastern Continental Divide, where it steepens a bit, downhill. There was literally no trash to be found along the trail, and any debris from trees, like limbs, was quickly removed by the crews that do that. There were times when we rode many miles without seeing another rider, or crossing a road. Along the way we noticed many places to take a break, with benches or shelters, and near each trailhead you will find a bike maintenance stand, with tools and air pump. We stayed in Pittsburgh, Boston, Connersville, Confluence, Meyersdale, and finished in Cumberland. All the lodgings were very nice, and we left our vehicle at our hotel in Pittsburgh ( paid to park it there ) and hired a livery service to get us back from Cumberland to the steel city. If you are considering this trail, go do it ! It was great.

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Cross Island Trail

Walking out from the Kent Island Hyatt Hotel not very nice

October, 2024 by rebeccabeynon

We were on Kent Island for a wedding, and we took a stroll from the Hyatt Hotel in the direction away from the Bay Bridge. The trail runs alongside the busy road for a mile or so, then there’s a short stretch in a pleasant piney woods, and then back to the busy road. The trail is well maintained and the surface is good, and the part in the woods was pretty nice. But for most of our 3.5 mile walk (total, there and back) it was like walking beside a busy road. If I did this again, I’d try to access the trail at a place where you would have a nicer experience.

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Stony Run Trail

great for beginners

October, 2024 by quay8000

This trail is perfect for beginners. And has a nice mixture of Terrain, heights and splits to keep it interesting. You will be tired but not exhausted if you walk the entire trail and back. Would recommend.

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Great Allegheny Passage

Epic ride, bucket list achievement.

October, 2024 by biknbob51

My wife had a yen to do a through ride and chose the GAP trail as her goal.
We spent 5 days on the trail, starting in Pittsburgh, and finishing in Cumberland. Even with drizzling rain on several portions of the ride, we both count this as one of the best we ever rode.
The trail surface is so consistently even, it is easy rolling, especially once you cross the Eastern Continental Divide, where it steepens a bit, downhill. There was literally no trash to be found along the trail, and any debris from trees, like limbs, was quickly removed by the crews that do that. There were times when we rode many miles without seeing another rider, or crossing a road. Along the way we noticed many places to take a break, with benches or shelters, and near each trailhead you will find a bike maintenance stand, with tools and air pump. We stayed in Pittsburgh, Boston, Connersville, Confluence, Meyersdale, and finished in Cumberland. All the lodgings were very nice, and we left our vehicle at our hotel in Pittsburgh ( paid to park it there ) and hired a livery service to get us back from Cumberland to the steel city. If you are considering this trail, go do it ! It was great.

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Great Allegheny Passage

Epic ride, bucket list achievement.

October, 2024 by biknbob51

My wife had a yen to do a through ride and chose the GAP trail as her goal.
We spent 5 days on the trail, starting in Pittsburgh, and finishing in Cumberland. Even with drizzling rain on several portions of the ride, we both count this as one of the best we ever rode.
The trail surface is so consistently even, it is easy rolling, especially once you cross the Eastern Continental Divide, where it steepens a bit, downhill. There was literally no trash to be found along the trail, and any debris from trees, like limbs, was quickly removed by the crews that do that. There were times when we rode many miles without seeing another rider, or crossing a road. Along the way we noticed many places to take a break, with benches or shelters, and near each trailhead you will find a bike maintenance stand, with tools and air pump. We stayed in Pittsburgh, Boston, Connersville, Confluence, Meyersdale, and finished in Cumberland. All the lodgings were very nice, and we left our vehicle at our hotel in Pittsburgh ( paid to park it there ) and hired a livery service to get us back from Cumberland to the steel city. If you are considering this trail, go do it ! It was great.

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